London, October 1 (IANS). Structural racism is a serious problem in London. While this is impacting the health of ethnic minority communities, it is also increasing inequalities between ethnic groups.
According to Xinhua news agency, the report published by the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) found that people who are repeatedly exposed to racism in their daily lives have poorer physical and mental health.
Nearly 70 percent of Bangladeshi and Pakistani children in London, along with 52 percent of black children, are growing up in poverty, according to the report. And 26 percent of children in white families are growing up in poverty.
The report shows that children growing up in poverty are less likely to live in decent housing or have access to nutritious food. This has a negative impact on their educational prospects.
The report also found that racism in the workplace prevents progress in education from translating into good employment or income. Racial disparities are most evident in employment opportunities and pay levels.
The report said the unemployment rate among black people aged 16 to 24 is more than double that of white people of the same age.
40 per cent of ethnic minority workers in London had reported racism in the workplace in the past five years.
One-third of employers nationwide were found to lack equality, diversity and inclusion strategies.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and the country’s largest city, with a population of 8,866,180 in 2022. It is considered one of the major global cities of the world. According to the 2021 census, 3,575,739 people or 40.6% of London’s population were foreign-born.
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