24 research outputs found
What Constitutes Intermarriage for Multiracial People in Britain?
Intermarriage is of great interest to analysts because a groupâs tendency to partner across ethnic boundaries is usually seen as a key indicator of the social distance between groups in a multiethnic society. Theories of intermarriage as a key indicator of integration are, however, typically premised upon the union of white and nonwhite individuals, and we know very little about what happens in the unions of multiracial people, who are the children of intermarried couples. What constitutes intermarriage for multiracial people? Do multiracial individuals think that ethnic or racial ancestries are a defining aspect of their relationships with their partners? In this article, I argue that there are no conventions for how we characterize endogamous or exogamous relationships for multiracial people. I then draw on examples of how multiracial people and their partners in Britain regard their relationships with their partners and the significance of their and their partnersâ ethnic and racial backgrounds. I argue that partnersâ specific ancestries do not necessarily predict the ways in which multiracial individuals regard their partnersâ ethnic and racial backgrounds as constituting difference or commonality within their relationships
âSuper disabilitiesâ vs âDisabilitiesâ?:Theorizing the role of ableism in (mis)representational mythology of disability in the marketplace
People with disabilities (PWD) constitute one of the largest minority groups with one in five people worldwide having a disability. While recognition and inclusion of this group in the marketplace has seen improvement, the effects of (mis)representation of PWD in shaping the discourse on fostering marketplace inclusion of socially marginalized consumers remain little understood. Although effects of misrepresentation (e.g., idealized, exoticized or selective representation) on inclusion/exclusion perceptions and cognitions has received attention in the context of ethnic/racial groups, the world of disability has been largely neglected. By extending the theory of ableism into the context of PWD representation and applying it to the analysis of the Weâre the Superhumans advertisement developed for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, this paper examines the relationship between the (mis)representation and the inclusion/exclusion discourse. By uncovering that PWD misrepresentations can partially mask and/or redress the root causes of exclusion experienced by PWD in their lived realities, it contributes to the research agenda on the transformative role of consumption cultures perpetuating harmful, exclusionary social perceptions of marginalized groups versus contributing to advancement of their inclusion
Placing diversity among undergraduate Geography students in London:reflections on attainment and progression
Inclusive Futures Dialogue Series
Webcast sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and hosted by UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. We now know that overemphasizing âfitâ in hiring or team formation presents a number of challenges, including, inevitably, around decision-making, and the potential of it leading to âgroupthinkâ. But beyond this, what are other ways in which bringing in diverse voice can impact decision-making and outcomes more broadly? How does involvement of diverse voices help inform social and system changes? Diversity contributes to creativity and holds potential to enhance innovation within different fields by bringing in different perspectives and experiences. It also drives everyone to confront the biases of their own expectations. Bringing in diverse individuals is beyond simply being âthe right thing to doâ â it is essential to creating a better world. However, diversity alone is not enough â an inclusive culture must be in place to ensure a thriving environment.Arts, Faculty ofMedicine, Faculty ofOther UBCNon UBCEmergency Medicine, Department ofGender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, Institute forPopulation and Public Health (SPPH), School ofUnreviewedFacultyOthe