Anti-Racism Working Group
This group was convened in January 2021 to promote active anti-racism in DPAG and improve the diversity of staff and students. Group members are volunteers with an interest in promoting race equality. This page will be regularly updated with a specific topic to help raise awareness of key issues around anti-racism and race equality. If you are committed to active anti-racism and would like to join the Anti-Racism Working Group, please email louise.cotterell@dpag.ox.ac.uk.
What is Anti-Racism?
Anti-racism is the work of actively opposing racism by advocating for changes that promote racial equity in society.
Racism causes harm in multiple ways, to lives and mental health and wellbeing, to our communities and institutions, and to our society.
Image relates to UK University staff and students. Source: Tackling racial harassment: Universities challenged Executive Summary (equalityhumanrights.com)
Anti-racism has to be prioritised in all we do to promote equity and inclusion, and increase diversity. The journey to being anti-racist can be an uncomfortable, or even difficult one, as we acknowledge our own biases, privileges, and beliefs, alongside those of our social groups, family, and organisations, and navigate ways to address them.
The key is to take personal action as this will enable you to grow to be actively anti-racist, and support the diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
- Educate yourself
- Be open to alternative views and experiences
- Put yourself in the shoes of those that are underrepresented
- Listen to those who look and sound different to you
- Involve people of colour in decision-making
- Advocate for those from minoritised groups
- Understand your privilege
Tackling Race Bias at work
Mandatory online course taking a bold look at the nature of racism and its influence in the workplace.
University of Oxford Race Equality Task Force
A new Task Force formed in November 2020 to address racial inequality at Oxford.
EDI Resources - Race
A list of University of Oxford and external resources for self-led learning and addressing our biases.
