A narrow definition of family can neglect the experiences of many people and can impact policy and programs. It’s time to expand our ideas of what family means.
Minority patients often have better rapport with a same-race or same-ethnicity doctor.
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Minority patients do better when treated by doctors who share the same race or ethnicity But there’s a problem. Most doctors are white, and only 6% of doctors are black.
The promotion of white middle-class ideas and lifestyles in children’s books risks alienating children from minority groups. It could also give white middle-class children a sense of superiority.
Heroes and heroines of Classical Greek tragedy used to get all the glory. Today scholars, and theatre and film directors are looking to what the minor players can tell us about the zeitgeist.
While the state of Texas says it is taking over the Houston school system in the name of school improvement, an expert argues the move is motivated by racism and political power struggles.
Leaders like Ford Foundation President Darren Walker are the exception.
To make the most of telescopes like the Square Kilometre Array, we will need the talents of people from across the full spectrum of society.
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A major investment in renewing the urban centre of Dandenong is starting to pay dividends. But while research has found three keys to success, the benefits haven’t reached everyone.
There is growing awareness of the negative impact of ‘parachute research’.
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As more people of color move to the suburbs, they might not find the full range of opportunities that white European ethnic groups did for most of the previous century.
Only 7% of children’s books published in 2018 featured a character of colour.
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British children’s books are still not representing all British readers – but reflecting realities for readers of colour is possible if parties across the industry work together
Employee satisfaction rises when it’s OK to be your true self at work.
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