US EditionAustralian Human Rights Commission Finds Systemic Racism in Universities
The Australian Human Rights Commission surveyed 76,000 people, finding 70% experienced racism and issued 47 recommendations to combat entrenched systemic issues.
- Racism in Australian universities is systemic and harms individuals' identity, self-esteem, wellbeing, and safety.
- The Racism@Uni Study surveyed over 76,000 students and staff from 42 universities, finding that over 90% of Jewish and Palestinian respondents and more than 80% of those from Indigenous, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and northeast Asian backgrounds experienced racism.
- Around 70% of respondents reported witnessing or hearing racist behaviors directed towards their communities, while only 6% filed complaints due to low trust in university processes.
- The study proposed 47 recommendations, including a positive duty for universities to combat racism, national and university anti-racism plans, and increased reporting and transparency measures.
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Racism at Australian universities widespread, systemic: gov't report
New report uncovers systemic racism in Australian universities
In a startling revelation, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission has unveiled that racism is not just an isolated issue but rather a widespread and systemic problem within universities across Australia. This comprehensive assessment, based on a survey involving over 76,000 students and staff from 42 universities, indicates that the prevalence of racial discrimination profoundly affects the educational environment and the well-b
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