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What If?

What if… everyone was racist?

Apr 4, 2024
Academics Keon West and Pragya Agarwal discuss unconscious bias, racism, and systemic discrimination. They explore the limitations of unconscious bias training, societal power dynamics in discrimination, and the challenges of addressing racism nuances. The podcast also delves into diversity backlash and fatigue in workplaces, and the hope for creating equality for future generations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Unconscious bias training may not effectively combat racism in workplaces due to potential exacerbation of biases.
  • Promoting inclusivity requires organizational integration of inclusivity principles, challenging biases, and prioritizing impactful strategies for equity and inclusion.

Deep dives

The Persistence of Racism in the UK

Research has shown that racism persists in the UK with more than a third of individuals from minority groups experiencing racist assaults. Despite legal regulations against race discrimination, systemic bias still affects ethnic minority groups in employment, as evidenced by lower employment rates compared to white workers. Recent events like the murder of George Floyd have highlighted the need to address racial disparities, leading to discussions on anti-racism, white privilege, and allyship.

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