A landmark employment tribunal ruling has exposed how racial stereotypes continue to shape perceptions in the workplace. Sandra Moody, a Black higher-level teaching assistant, was unfairly disciplined and dismissed after colleagues and pupils labelled her “intimidating” and accused her of having an “angry face.” The tribunal found these claims were rooted in the harmful “angry Black woman” trope, marking a significant victory against race and gender bias in UK schools.
How a group of black female social workers are using a reflective model of group supervision to provide each other with the tools to challenge racism in their workplaces
The room was packed with black, female social workers, practice educators and lecturers listening and conversing openly, unfiltered.
Within the safety of each other’s company, they spoke of missed promotions, enduring racist remarks from professionals, feeling alienated, their traumas and the barriers they met when creating black female-only spaces.
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Discrimination Driving Ethnic Minority Social Workers Away from Permanent Jobs
Menopause in the Workplace is a BIG deal and is something that organisations need to take note of and focus on as a priority alongside other initiatives they are undertaking to support their workforce’s emotional health and wellbeing.
Overcoming Challenges: Achieving Work-Life Balance for Black Professionals
