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Church of England Racism Report
A damning report reveals unabated structural and institutional racism within the Church of England, hindering the advancement of people of color.
English
United Kingdom
Human Rights ViolationsUkGender IssuesReligionRacismInequalityDiscriminationDiversity
Church Of EnglandInstitute For Educational & Social EquityLambeth PalaceBishopthorpe Palace
Paul BoatengRobert Beckford
- What calls to action are made in response to the report's findings?
- Lord Boateng, chair of the commission, called for the Church of England to adopt accepted HR practices regarding data collection and to take concrete steps to end the documented racial biases.
- What specific data points highlight racial disparities within the Church of England?
- The report highlights a lack of data on clergy demographics and reveals that Black applicants for clergy posts were disproportionately rejected compared to white applicants, despite a higher application rate.
- What are the main findings of the Church of England's racial justice commission report?
- The Church of England's racial justice commission released a report, "Behind the Stained Glass," detailing widespread structural and institutional racism hindering the advancement of people of color within the church.
- What criticisms are raised in the report regarding the Church's approach to racial issues?
- The report criticizes the Church of England for its insufficient efforts to address racial disparities, including unconscious bias and overt racism, impacting the career progression of minority ethnic clergy.
- What are the broader implications of the report, and what additional measures are suggested?
- Theologian Robert Beckford praised the report but called for more ambitious approaches to diversifying curriculums and appointments within the Church of England and other Christian churches in Britain.