Economic Disparities in Great Britain during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Sewell Report and the Myth of a Post-Racial Society
Studies analysing the economic impact of periods of recession and economic crises in Great Britain through the lens of ethnicity have shown that ethnic minorities are particularly vulnerable to these shocks. The Covid-19 pandemic was another window into deeply rooted racial disparities, in terms of...
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Revue française de civilisation britannique
2023
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| オンライン･アクセス: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| 要約: | Studies analysing the economic impact of periods of recession and economic crises in Great Britain through the lens of ethnicity have shown that ethnic minorities are particularly vulnerable to these shocks. The Covid-19 pandemic was another window into deeply rooted racial disparities, in terms of health: a significantly higher death rate has been observed. Economically, the Covid-19 crisis has magnified pre-existing economic inequalities; for instance, the unemployment rate was higher amongst Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people compared to the white population. It was in this specific context, and amidst the Black Lives Matter movement, that the Sewell Report on race and ethnic disparities was published. This article first outlines the unequal impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities both in terms of health and economics before addressing the issues of racism and discrimination involved in the persistence of labour market inequalities. Drawing on official data and surveys, it argues that the idea that Britain is transitioning to a post-racial society, as endorsed by the Sewell Report, is a myth. |
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