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Landmark Survey Finds Over A Third Of UK Minorities Report Racist Assaults
Landmark Survey Finds Over A Third Of UK Minorities Report Racist Assaults:
Over a third of ethnic and religious minority groups in Britain experience alarming levels of racism and racial discrimination, according to a groundbreaking study led by experts from Manchester, St Andrews, and King’s College London.
The EVENS study conducted by the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) found that minority groups have experienced physical, verbal, and property-based assaults. These occurrences have happened in school, labor, and housing.
Nearly one in six respondents reported racially motivated physical attacks. Amazingly, over a third of Gypsy/Traveller, Roma, and Other Black people said being physically attacked due to their ethnicity, race, color, or religion.
Over 25% of respondents claimed ethnic, racial, color, or religion-based verbal abuse or insults, while 17% reported property damage. Racial discrimination was common in school and work, with about a third reporting it and almost a fifth in housing.
Over a third of Black Caribbean, Any Other Black, Roma, and Gypsy/Traveller people reported police prejudice. During regular activities, including shopping, parks, cafés, restaurants, and public transportation, 40-50% of particular groups were harassed by racists.
COVID-19 modifications were also noted in the EVENS survey. Chinese, Other Asian, and Eastern Europeans reported more racial discrimination than other ethnic minorities. Gypsy/Traveller and Roma organizations said more police stops in the first year of the epidemic.
According to Dr. Dharmi Kapadia, a senior lecturer in sociology at Manchester University, racism still exists in British society. Kapadia called for policy and process reform to eliminate racism and prejudice.
Professor Laia Bécares of King’s College London said the poll shows the UK’s pervasive racial prejudice. The complete dataset, gathered via innovative and rigorous survey methods, provides deep insights into ethnic and religious minority groups, making it a vital tool for analyzing and correcting ethnic and religious inequality.
The University of Manchester’s Sociology Professor James Nazroo called EVENS a wake-up call that disproves the idea that racism is not a severe issue in Britain. Nazroo asked society to acknowledge prejudice and fight for a better future.
The crucial EVENS poll highlights the urgent need for a coordinated effort to eradicate racial prejudice and promote equality in all aspects of life for UK ethnic and religious minority populations.
Racial Assaults Reach Alarming Levels
The Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS), performed by Manchester, St Andrews, and King’s College London, revealed the shocking bigotry faced by Black communities in the UK. The Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) found that over a third of ethnic and religious minorities, mainly Black people, had been racistly assaulted.
Nearly one in six respondents reported racially motivated physical attacks. The most worrisome finding was that over a third of Gypsy/Traveller, Roma, and Other Black people said being physically attacked for their ethnicity, race, color, or religion. These disturbing data highlight the necessity for a comprehensive investigation into racial violence and specific initiatives to safeguard vulnerable Black populations.
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Black People Face Daily Discrimination
The EVENS poll shows how Black UK residents face racial prejudice. Racism described by respondents includes verbal abuse, insults, and property damage, hurting education, jobs, and housing. Over a quarter of respondents were verbally attacked or insulted for their ethnicity, race, color, or religion. Nearly a third of respondents claimed racial discrimination in school and work, revealing structural issues for Black people.
Over a third of Black Caribbean, Any Other Black, Roma, and Gypsy/Traveller respondents reported police prejudice. 40%–50% of Black Caribbean, Any Other Black, and White and Black Caribbean people face racial abuse when shopping in parks, cafés, restaurants, or on public transportation.
Black Communities Face More Racism Due To Covid-19
The EVENS poll found that Chinese, Other Asian, and Eastern European people reported more racial prejudice during the COVID-19 epidemic. Black populations, notably Gypsy/Traveller and Roma groups, reported more police stops in the first year of the epidemic. These disclosures demonstrate racism’s interconnectedness and the necessity for tailored crisis response for Black people.
Unequal Education And Racism
Around half of Roma, Any Other Black, Black Caribbean, and Mixed White and Caribbean respondents to the EVENS poll reported racial prejudice in schools. This finding highlights a prevalent problem that hinders Black students’ educational growth and achievement. The research highlights the need for comprehensive education system changes to eliminate discrimination and establish an inclusive learning environment for all kids, regardless of ethnicity or race.
The poll found that 44% of Gypsy/Traveller respondents experienced educational racial discrimination. This shows that Black communities confront diverse discrimination that requires specific treatments to address ethnic and racial differences. Diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness in schools are crucial to helping Black pupils succeed academically without racial prejudice.
Mental Health And Wellbeing Impact
The EVENS poll found that racism permeates Black UK residents’ mental health as well as physical and verbal attacks. Professor Laia Bécares of King’s College London says UK racism affects everyone’s health, well-being, and socioeconomic status. Racial discrimination’s mental health effects must be addressed.
Racial discrimination in school, work, shopping, and public transportation increases stress and mental health issues. In Black neighborhoods, 40-50% report daily racial harassment. Racial differences in mental health outcomes demand a comprehensive strategy that includes healthcare and social efforts to end structural racism and promote inclusion and respect.
Systemic Change Is Essential
The EVENS poll shows that eradicating racism requires a fundamental change in rules and processes that perpetuate discrimination. Dr. Dharmi Kapadia, a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at The University of Manchester, emphasizes that simply removing “bad apples” from workplaces and institutions is insufficient to improve outcomes and life chances for ethnic and religious minorities, particularly Black people.
To properly fight racism, we must recognize its systemic character and dismantle deeply rooted mechanisms that support discrimination. Reevaluating institutional rules, offering anti-racist training, and promoting diversity are needed. The decisive EVENS poll challenges society to face the complex reality of racial prejudice and commit to a future of equality, justice, and respect for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or race.
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