EXC: Boris Johnson’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities reports back this week.
It will recommend the term BAME should no longer be used by public bodies and companies. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/…
It will recommend the term BAME should no longer be used by public bodies and companies. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/…
BAME is the acronym for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.
The Commission is concerned such a blanket term masks the much more complicated picture of different lived experiences of individual ethnic groups.
The Commission is concerned such a blanket term masks the much more complicated picture of different lived experiences of individual ethnic groups.
A source familiar with the report said the BAME label had become "unhelpful and redundant” in the push to tackle racial inequality.
One concern is firms who increase BAME staff numbers then thinking there’s no need to tackle systemic racial problems, curbing progress.
One concern is firms who increase BAME staff numbers then thinking there’s no need to tackle systemic racial problems, curbing progress.
The Commission was created last July after the Black Lives Matter protests which swept the world following George Floyd’s death.
Chaired by the international education consultant Dr Tony Sewell. Due out later this week. TBC if Government will action its recommendations.
Chaired by the international education consultant Dr Tony Sewell. Due out later this week. TBC if Government will action its recommendations.
Here’s our coverage of the recommendation tomorrow.
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