We should view it as concerning that U.K. universities don't seem to understand that inclusivity and excellence are often at odds. If you pursue inclusivity to its extreme then you include everyone irrespective of merit.
The Casey report on the Metropolitan Police has landed, and it is as damning as anticipated, finding the force to be institutionally racist and sexist. But is Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley right to reject the label?
It's becoming increasingly common for U.K. universities to set up 'positive action' schemes which directly discriminate on the basis of race. A new letter challenges this controversial practice on legal grounds.
The Equality Act allows 'positive action' by employers to favour candidates based on race. But what if this harms employees by, for example, perpetuating stereotypes of racial inferiority, asks Amber Muhinyi.
Rejecting race-based positive discrimination isn’t a mad or selfish attempt to disrupt the programme, but simply standing up for equal treatment under the law, writes Amber Muhinyi.
With a rapidly growing 'EDI' industry and fresh impetus to meet diversity targets, ‘positive action’ based on race is now a reality in Britain. But candidates must be able to opt out, writes Amber Muhinyi.
