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Making the Big Society work for race equality
- Author:
- BUTLER Vicki
- Journal article citation:
- Runnymede Bulletin, 363, Autumn 2010, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Runnymede Trust
In the move towards greater decentralised services and the coalition government's big society agenda, it is important to ensure these initiatives do not lead to a reduced focus on black and minority ethnic people. The author explores how race equality can remain integral to the agenda.
A house of cards
- Author:
- JOSEPH Ricky
- Journal article citation:
- Runnymede Bulletin, 364, Winter 2010, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Runnymede Trust
As local authorities face spending cuts following the announcement of the Comprehensive Spending Review in October 2010, there will be an impact on availability of housing. The likely effects for black and minority ethnic people, many of whom are on low incomes and are also overrepresented in homelessness figures, are discussed.
Effectively engaging and involving seldom-heard groups
- Author:
- INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
One of a series of briefings providing practice-oriented summaries of published evidence, this Insight focuses effectively engaging and involving seldom-heard groups. 'Seldom-heard groups' refers to under-represented people who use or might potentially use social services and who are less likely to be heard by social service professionals and decision-makers. The briefing provides an overview of the current policy context in Scotland before summarising recent research evidence on the key issues and barriers to involvement. Recommendations for practice are then highlighted. The briefing draws heavily on work from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Key points highlight the multiple barriers facing people in seldom-heard groups in accessing and using social services, and the need for good relationships and honest communication between staff and seldom-heard people.
Ethnic minority women's poverty and economic well being
- Authors:
- NANDI Alita, PLATT Lucinda
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Government Equalities Office
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 170p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The authors of this report aimed to contribute to the study of economic inequality in the UK by enhancing understanding of the economic well-being of ethnic minority women. The study used secondary analysis of survey data from the Family Resources Survey, its derived dataset Households Below Average Income, and the Millennium Cohort Study. It focused on the largest ethnic minority groups in the UK (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Black Caribbean, and Black African women) and the analysis covered households from Great Britain only. The findings cover differences in individual and equivalent household income across women of different ethnic groups and between women and men, the extent of income inequality faced by women of different ethnic groups and income sources which contribute to inequality, and women living with dependent children. The report also looks at deprivation and ethnicity and the impact of inequality on poverty.
Perceptions of the social harms associated with khat use
- Authors:
- SYKES Wendy, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the findings from a study exploring the perceived social harms associated with the use of khat (a vegetable stimulant grown and used in the countries of East Africa and the Middle East and available through a variety of outlets in the UK). The study comprised focus groups and interviews with: members of the Somali, Yemeni and Ethiopian communities; members of the wider community; and practitioners including those from health, education and enforcement fields. In addition, a short survey of Drug Action Teams was conducted to gauge the availability of treatment service provision for khat users. Findings showed that khat was used all three communities and considered by users, non-users and many practitioners to be a normal, socially accepted practice, cutting across the social spectrum. Heavy khat use was perceived as problematic. Perceptions of the harms associated with khat included harm to: physical and mental health; work and finances; and relationships, marriage and family life.
Can racial disparity in health between black and white Americans be attributed to racial disparities in body weight and socioeconomic status?
- Author:
- KAHNG Sang Kyoung
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 35(4), November 2010, pp.257-266.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study examined risk factors of chronic health condition (CHC) trajectory including race, Body Mass Index (BMI), and socioeconomic status (SES) among older adults. The sample, using longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study, consisted of 22,560 in 1998, 20,825 in 2000, and 19,004 in 2002. As expected, older adults presented an increasing trajectory of CHCs over time. Black Americans presented a significantly more negative CHC trajectory than did their white counterparts, confirming racial disparity in health over time. Analyses revealed that racial disparity in CHC trajectory can be explained by racial disparity in BMI and that racial disparity in BMI can be attributed to racial disparity in SES. The author concluded that, because low SES is closely related to unhealthy diet and negative health behaviours that may subsequently lead to obesity and chronic health conditions, the findings suggest that to address racial disparity in CHCs, it is important for social workers to continuously try to alleviate racial inequality in SES.
Health insurance disparities among immigrants: are some legal immigrants more vulnerable than others?
- Authors:
- PANDEY Shanta, KAGOTHO Njeri
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 35(4), November 2010, pp.267-279.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The health insurance disparities among recent immigrants in the United States was examined by carrying out an analysis of all working-age adult immigrants between the ages of 18 and 64 using the New Immigrant Survey data collected in 2003. The survey is a cross-sectional interview of recent legal permanent residents on their social, economic, and health status. Findings showed that two-thirds of immigrants were uninsured, in spite of their strong labour force participation. Of the four key classes of immigration (employment based, family sponsored, refugee/asylum program, and diversity programme) the diversity programme immigrants were least likely to be insured, controlling for a wide array of demographic, human capital, acculturation, and assets-related variables. Strategies to increase health insurance coverage among legal immigrants, especially diversity immigrants, are discussed.
Linking black and minority ethnic organisations with mainstream homeless service providers
- Authors:
- NETTO Gina, GAVRIELIDES Theo
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper provides evidence on the experiences of black and minority ethnic people and organisations accessing mainstream homeless providers. Key messages suggest that black and minority ethnic and mainstream homelessness organisations should address the significant barriers faced by black and minority ethnic communities in accessing homelessness services. Improvements could be made by forging stronger links between black and minority ethnic and mainstream homelessness organisations; increase awareness of homelessness services among these communities, widen access to early intervention, maintain ongoing support to vulnerable individuals and inform policy development. Section include: addressing homelessness in the UK; difficulties in accessing services; nature and patterns of service provision; need for links between agencies; and practice points for future joint working.
Intimate partner violence in interracial couples: a comparison to white and ethnic minority monoracial couples
- Author:
- FUSCO Rachel A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25(10), October 2010, pp.1785-1800.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Studies have explored the relationship between low social support and decreased relationship satisfaction in interracial couples but there is limited data on intimate partner violence (IPV) in these couples. This study examined all police-reported IPV events in one year across a large police department in the north-eastern United States (1,562 events). Interracial couples accounted for 17.9% of the events, white couples 25.8% and ethnic minority couples 56.3%. Interracial couples were more likely to have a history of prior IPV, engage in mutual assault, and result in perpetrator arrest compared to ethnic minority monoracial couples. Victims of IPV in interracial couples were also more likely to be injured. There were no significant differences in terms of substance white couples also emerged. Interracial couples were more likely to have children present, to have a prior report, to result in victim injury, and to result in perpetrator arrest than white couples. Interracial couples were more likely to engage in mutual assault than white couples but interracial couples were about 50% less likely than white couples to use drugs or alcohol before or during the IPV event. The authors conclude that research is needed to better understand the unique challenges and needs faced by interracial couples in order to help them sustain healthy partnerships.
Improving health and social care support for carers from black and minority ethnic communities
- Author:
- GREGORY Claire
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 10p., bibliog.
This briefing paper draws attention to the experience of black and minority ethnic carers in the context of mainstream service provision and recent policy developments such as the National Carers Strategies, service user and carer involvement and the personalisation agenda. It acknowledges that marginalisation is often a consequence of lack of support for both carers and black and minority ethnic communities in health and social care. The paper highlights the diversity of carers from these ethnic backgrounds and the multifaceted impact of discrimination. Discussion focuses on the hidden cost of caring, the fact that black and minority ethnic carers are not 'hard to reach' but 'easy to overlook', whether appropriate provision should be through mainstream or separate black and minority ethnic services, service user and carer involvement in health and social care, and the fact that black and minority ethnic carers are not a homogeneous group.