Discusses the effect of the Macpherson Inquiry Report into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a black man, on efforts to reduce institutional bias in Great Britain, claiming that there has been much more institutional indifference than institutional change since the report was published. Notes the need to rid society of racism in education. (SM)

Discuses the presence of racism in rural areas of Scotland, describing the nature of the problem, outlining key features of the current discourse on rural affairs, and examining some of the limited research that exists on the experiences of rural minority ethnic household/dwellers, presenting an agenda for the future in relation to race in rural…

Provides a broad history of the contribution of people of Asian origin, particularly Indian origin, to the development of the United Kingdom, discussing the racial bias they have historically faced in the country's educational, social, and employment systems. A timeline of the Indian presence in Great Britain from 1688-1999 is presented. (SM)

Discusses racial equality in Scottish education, setting the context for change and outlining issues related to racial equality that face the Scottish educational system (drawing on work conducted by academics and education practitioners). Examines ways that Scottish education can institutionalize racial equality and discusses how the next…

Describes demographic and legal contexts for refugee children's education in Scotland, examining key findings from research on the school experiences of refugee children and their families (related to policies, school ethos, curriculum, and family circumstances). Discusses the relevance of these findings for education amidst the rapidly changing…

Examines information from a conference presentation that focused on such areas as black marginalization within corporate structures and recent research findings on minorities in higher education. Explains the importance of organizations encouraging and valuing diverse employees and creative and divergent thinking. Discusses implications for…

Explores the strength and fury of the backlash against William Macpherson's inquiry into the brutal murder of a black man named Stephen Lawrence in 1993 following a botched investigation. Discusses racial bias, and particularly institutional racism, in Great Britain. Describes steps taken to combat racism via efforts within the schools and notes…

Examines Judge Macpherson's three recommendations regarding nondiscriminatory education 1 year after his inquiry into the murder of a black man and its botched investigation. Discusses what the recommended citizenship curriculum would offer, the impact of anti-bullying policies in schools, the effectiveness of inspection to determine whether…

Reviews the OFSTED document, "Educational Inequality: Mapping Race, Class and Gender. A Synthesis of Research Evidence," (which examines the persistent inequality between the main ethnic populations within English schools) and the Teacher Training Agency document, "Raising the Attainment of Minority Ethnic Pupils: Guidance and…

Discusses the United Kingdom's Race Relations Amendment Act, which is intended to ensure equal education for all, noting that it does not recognize the role of cultural diversity in race relations. Examines how local education authorities, schools, and colleges can ensure that their race equality policies do not repeat and perpetuate the gaps and…

Draws on the Crick Report, Education for Citizenship and the Teaching of Democracy in Schools, to examine citizenship, democracy, and political literacy, considering the report's potential as a framework for promoting racial equality in European schools. Discusses the following issues: racism and the education system; racism, democracy, and…