TRIGGERnometry "Our Report Found No Evidence of Widespread Institutional Racism" - Mercy Muroki
Apr 11, 2021
Mercy Muroki, a social policy researcher and commissioner for the Race and Ethnic Disparities report, delves into the intricate dynamics of race in the UK. She argues that widespread institutional racism is not supported by evidence, highlighting advancements for ethnic minorities over the last 50 years. The discussion emphasizes the role of socioeconomic factors over race in shaping outcomes and the impact of family stability on community dynamics. Muroki calls for nuanced conversations about race and encourages proactive measures to address systemic disparities.
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BAME: An Inaccurate Term
- The term "BAME" is not useful for accurately describing ethnic disparities.
- Different ethnic subgroups have vastly different outcomes, invalidating the idea of a single BAME experience.
Systemic Racism: Lack of Evidence
- The report didn't find widespread systemic racism in the areas studied.
- It didn't deny the concept of institutional racism, even defining it within the report.
Exclusion Disparities
- Black African students outperform white British students, while Black Caribbean students underperform.
- This difference highlights the problem with generalizing about "black" students and exclusions.