Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 15, 2016 17:40:49 GMT 12
CALL FOR INSTITUTIONAL RACISM INVESTIGATION
Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in the public sector.
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy agrees with Dame Tariana, said there was a "plethora of research" on this and both Māori and Pakeha researchers, particularly in health, had been studying the topic for years.
"If you've got predominantly Pakeha, generally all male, sitting around making decisions for the rest of the population which includes Māori and Pacific and our growing ethnic community, then it's really hard to see how they can be making decisions when those voices aren't represented at the table. ....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/313373/call-for-institutional-racism-investigation
Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in the public sector.
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy agrees with Dame Tariana, said there was a "plethora of research" on this and both Māori and Pakeha researchers, particularly in health, had been studying the topic for years.
"If you've got predominantly Pakeha, generally all male, sitting around making decisions for the rest of the population which includes Māori and Pacific and our growing ethnic community, then it's really hard to see how they can be making decisions when those voices aren't represented at the table. ....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/313373/call-for-institutional-racism-investigation