Racism against students ‘taken more seriously than staff abuse’

Equality and Human Rights Commission data show staff complaints take longer to investigate and are less likely to lead to redress

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October 30, 2019
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Anna McKie
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#1 Submitted by a.j.... on October 30, 2019 - 8:23am
I take no issue with this piece - but perhaps extend to the other protected characteristics - disability, sexual orientation, etc.....Making the point only in relation to a single issue diminishes the bigger picture - there is a deep lack of tolerance amongst students and staff, in my experience against staff more than students.
#2 Submitted by A-S00024014 on October 30, 2019 - 4:10pm
“....Making the point only in relation to a single issue diminishes the bigger picture ...” rather I would say making the point in relation to the “bigger picture” diminishes the ”single issues ”. “Single issues“ tend to get lost or watered down when cast as part of a big bag of plaintive concerns; inside that mixed bag, the racist for instance may be allowed escape from the monocrop issue of racism in ostensible preference for another monocrop like gender. with a one crop bag , he can run but can’t hide from the bag . Basil jide fadipe.
#3 Submitted by m.... on October 30, 2019 - 10:30am
Perhaps we should take a step back and instead try to inculcate an ethos of politeness and respect irrespective of 'protected characteristics' - whilst those are important, issues can also arise related to intolerance of opinions different to your own, and that's what a university is all about: debate of opinions. If we cannot discuss ideas respectfully and politely we are failing in our primary purpose, and students need to learn this.
#4 Submitted by t.lamai... on October 30, 2019 - 12:48pm
But that is the issue. Stepping back is not a good idea as you will be stepping into the era of colonialism and slavery. The Equality Act 2010 should be implemented to include consequences and EHRC should be given the power to take action against organisations.
#5 Submitted by ... on October 30, 2019 - 12:15pm
I have commented on this before - the reason why student complaints are addressed more fervently than academic staff complaints is that student complaints impact on student satisfaction and retention, which impacts on university rankings. University rankings are not affected by staff satisfaction. Until it does, university management will not put in as much effort in addressing staff welfare as compared to student welfare.
#6 Submitted by legendatoto_gmail_com on October 30, 2019 - 6:14pm
As a student is more humiliated being racis. However Totojitu agen togel online Senior4D, try to be neutral on this kind of situation. Maybe just missunderstanding between teacher and student

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