What is Featurism?: A Guide
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racism, islamophobia
& antisemitism
Racism is an issue at every level of society, and the media is no exception.
Racial stereotypes and harmful messaging are unfortunately commonplace in British headlines, and it's hard to spot them unless you understand what to look for.
So, here is where you can find clear and practical information on how to spot racism, learn about privilege and support minorities.
abbie harby, editor
This section is edited by Abbie.
Click below to meet the rest of our team.
Kimia Ipakchi
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
Is Urban Planning Racist?: The Hidden Reality of Institutional Racism
Institutional racism can be found in all areas of life, even in the development of our cities. Kimia explores racism in urban planning.
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Arri Smith
- Dec 13, 2021
- 5 min
Blackfishing and Cultural Appropriation: Who Controls Black Women's Socio-Cultural Narrative?
What is blackfishing, and why is it harmful? Arri takes a closer look at cultural colonialism and the real origins of "new" beauty trends.
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Abbie Harby
- Nov 22, 2021
- 6 min
Racism in Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Racism in sport is an ever increasing issue in today's society. This article delves into the recent troubles in the world of cricket.
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Arri Smith
- Nov 5, 2021
- 5 min
What is Cultural Appropriation?: Exposure vs Exploitation
Celebrities with box braids; people wearing headdresses during political demonstrations; where do we draw the line with appropriation?
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Priya Rakkar
- Sep 13, 2021
- 8 min
Racism Following the Football Finals: What Happened?
A surge of racial abuse followed the Euro 2020 football finals: how did the public and players respond?
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Priya Rakkar
- Aug 9, 2021
- 6 min
Institutional Racism in UK Universities: A Guide
Priya looks at the impact of institutional racism on students of colour, and what UK universities must do to tackle discrimination.
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Brittany Hernández
- Jul 13, 2021
- 5 min
Racism in Football
Brittany takes a look at the extent of racism within football - both on and off the pitch - and what needs to be done to stop racial abuse.
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Abbie Harby
- Jun 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Cambodian Genocide, Explained
Abbie takes a look at what happened in Cambodia during the 1970s, and the lasting impact of the Khmer Rouge regime.
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Zac Francis
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Genocide: Definition, Causes & Prevention
In light of current events, Zac takes a look at what genocide is, how it occurs and what more needs to be done in order to prevent it.
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Choon Young Tan
- Apr 1, 2021
- 6 min
Sinophobia and Anti-Asian Hate: A Guide
Amid the unsettling rise of anti-Chinese, Asian and East-Asian hate crimes since the start of Covid-19, Choon explains the term Sinophobia.
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Giulia Paganucci
- Mar 29, 2021
- 5 min
Holocaust Memorial Day
Many marginalised populations suffered during the Holocaust; this guide will focus on the history and importance of remembering it.
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Zenab Khan
- Mar 22, 2021
- 6 min
The War on Terror & Islamophobia in Britain
How has the representation of Islam in the media following terrorist attacks impacted British muslims? Zenab takes a comprehensive look.
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Sara Ipakchi
- Mar 12, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: UK Stop & Search Rights
What is Stop and Search, and why is it used? Sara runs through the protocol, its impact on British people of colour and knowing our rights.
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Zac Francis
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Antisemitism and Conspiracy Theories
Why are there so many conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people, and where have they come from? Zac tackles this antisemitic propaganda.
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Andra Radulescu
- Feb 10, 2021
- 8 min
Antisemitism in the Labour Party: A Failure of British Politics and Media
Where did accusations of antisemitism within Labour come from? Andra examines the extent of this issue within British politics and media.
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Flora Fitzpatrick
- Feb 4, 2021
- 6 min
Guide: Police Brutality in the UK
Many discussions around institutional racism and police brutality focus on the US. But Flora explains why the UK is definitely not innocent.
3,120 views0 comments
Sara Ipakchi
- Jan 29, 2021
- 6 min
Racism and Representation in Children’s Books
What is the history of racial representation in children's books, and why is it so crucial to achieving racial equality? Sara explores.
285 views0 comments
Giulia Paganucci
- Jan 25, 2021
- 5 min
Guide: What is Systemic Racism?
You may have heard the term systemic racism come up in quite a few conversations last year. Giulia explains exactly what it means.
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Abbie Jones
- Dec 21, 2020
- 5 min
A Look at the Sainsbury's Christmas Advert and its Racist Responses
The Sainsbury's 2020 Christmas advert featuring a Black British family has spurred outrage - but why? Abbie takes a closer look.
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Nadia Fernandes
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
Black Lives Matter, Explained
Want more information on Black Lives Matter? Check out Nadia's cheat sheet which breaks it down from formation to media presence.
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Abbie Harby
- Nov 19, 2020
- 5 min
Guide: Antisemitism
Has antisemitism always existed? Is it still an issue today? Abbie takes a deep dive into its history and explains how it manifests.
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Ed Hagen
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
Guide: Islamophobia
Islamophobia – what is it? Ed sheds some light on this hot topic in our guide.
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Ed Hagen
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
"I don't see colour": The problem with 'colourblindness' and race
Ed tackles the tricky myth around colourblindness and race, and explains why this reasoning often does more harm than good.
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Abbie Harby
- Oct 12, 2020
- 5 min
Racism
In order to have meaningful conversations about it, we need to understand it. Abbie explains what racism is and how it has evolved.
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Anna Hilbert
- Sep 24, 2020
- 4 min
How to Have a Conversation About Race
It's important that we all start having difficult conversations, but that doesn't make it easy. Anna explains how to discuss race.
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Katrina James
- Sep 13, 2020
- 4 min
What is White Privilege?
What is white privilege and why does it matter? Katrina takes you through the importance of privilege when discussing race.
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