During the referendum on the 23rd of June 2016, which over 70% of the UK participated in, the country saw history in the making. We will leave the EU. However, what will happen to young adults!? Embed from Getty Images A staggering 71% of 18-25 year olds, with a further 54% of 25-49 year olds voted to Remain in the …
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26 Jan 2018 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Why English is essential for integration into British society
The English language, as the official language of Britain, is an essential skill for refugees and migrants to fully integrate into British society. The government will be releasing a new integration strategy this year. Dame Louise Casey was commissioned by the government to review community cohesion at the end of 2016, in a report titled ‘The Casey Review’. …
15 Dec 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Implicit Bias: The insidious nature of discrimination
66% of the British population, who have taken the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT), were found to have an underlying preference towards white people. What is implicit bias and how can it be combatted? For the most part, people do not like to think that they judge or stereotype other social groups based on signifiers …
12 Aug 2016 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Muslim women and unemployment
A report published yesterday commissioned by the Women and Equalities Committee titled ‘Employment Opportunities for Muslims in the UK’ has revealed that many Muslim women face “triple penalties” which affect their job prospects – being women, being from an ethnic minority and being Muslim. 12.5% of Muslims are unemployed, compared to 5.4% of the general population and if …