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55% v 20% Why?
http://news.sky.com/h...news/article/16185997
I expect to be labelled as racist for pointing out this inconvenient statistic but I think it is an important social question. 55% of young black men are unemployed as opposed to 20% of white men, why such a disparity?
I expect to be labelled as racist for pointing out this inconvenient statistic but I think it is an important social question. 55% of young black men are unemployed as opposed to 20% of white men, why such a disparity?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I don't see why you think you would be labelled racist for pointing out that something in society is stopping young black men from being able to gain employment. I agree with you that in this day and age it is amazing that the colour of your skin can still have such a strong impact on your opportunities in life.
that's half the story.
Have a look at the graph here
http://www.guardian.c...-black-men-unemployed
In the last three years unemployment among whites has risen by a third. Among whites it's shot up far higher.
So the broad reason is that people are sacking blacks faster than they are sacking whites.
Why indeed.
Have a look at the graph here
http://www.guardian.c...-black-men-unemployed
In the last three years unemployment among whites has risen by a third. Among whites it's shot up far higher.
So the broad reason is that people are sacking blacks faster than they are sacking whites.
Why indeed.
d9f1c7
One reason may be down toa lack of relevant skills. Another could be racism in the job market. Have a look at this (admittedly old) study - it makes for interesting reading:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3885213.stm
Also, there are proportionally more ethnic minority workers in the public sector. In fiscal downturns, more blacks and Asians will find themselves out of work than whites.
In addition to this, there are a higher number of black workers in casual work (building, labouring etc) which again are hit hardest duringa recession.
What theories do you have?
One reason may be down toa lack of relevant skills. Another could be racism in the job market. Have a look at this (admittedly old) study - it makes for interesting reading:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3885213.stm
Also, there are proportionally more ethnic minority workers in the public sector. In fiscal downturns, more blacks and Asians will find themselves out of work than whites.
In addition to this, there are a higher number of black workers in casual work (building, labouring etc) which again are hit hardest duringa recession.
What theories do you have?
Mickrog
Dianne Abbot did not say that black mothers are superior.
She *actually* said, "Black mothers would do anything for their children". She was talking as a black mothers in the context of a radio discussion, which was about black youth crime, and the decision she'd taken to send her child to a private school.
However, that statement has taken on a life of its own....
Dianne Abbot did not say that black mothers are superior.
She *actually* said, "Black mothers would do anything for their children". She was talking as a black mothers in the context of a radio discussion, which was about black youth crime, and the decision she'd taken to send her child to a private school.
However, that statement has taken on a life of its own....
whatever....she is a racist a hypocrit and abused her expenses....had the Leader of the Opositionbeen strong enough this person would have been expelled. By saying what she said....and i agree with the quote you stated....she implied that black mothers would do anything wheras white mothers would not....me saying she sees black mothers as sperior is merely stating it more direct than this hypocritical bigot did.
Mickrog
Why do you think she was comparing black mothers to white?
If a Chinese mother had said, "In the Chinese community, education is incredibly important".
Would that be racist against white communities?
If an Asian mother had said, "As an Asian mother, it's incredibly important for me and my family to take in our parents when they can no longer look after themselves".
We know these statements to be largely true - would you see these as indicative of an anti-white attitude?
Why do you think she was comparing black mothers to white?
If a Chinese mother had said, "In the Chinese community, education is incredibly important".
Would that be racist against white communities?
If an Asian mother had said, "As an Asian mother, it's incredibly important for me and my family to take in our parents when they can no longer look after themselves".
We know these statements to be largely true - would you see these as indicative of an anti-white attitude?
Racism is making generalisations about people based on their race
Compare two statements
55% young black men are unemployed compared with 20% white men
vs
perhaps their attitude and the chip on their shoulders has something to do with it
I'll let you decide which is the racial generalisation and hence racist comment
Compare two statements
55% young black men are unemployed compared with 20% white men
vs
perhaps their attitude and the chip on their shoulders has something to do with it
I'll let you decide which is the racial generalisation and hence racist comment
From the link -
The ONS calculates unemployment as a percentage of the economically-active population.
The Department for Work and Pensions says that when the figure is changed to include students and those unavailable for work, the proportion of young black unemployed falls to 22%.
"We have introduced a number of measures designed to give all young people the right skills and experience to match them to vacancies," a spokesman said.
"This includes the Work Programme, which assesses people as individuals to discover what barriers are preventing them from getting a job and will then work with them to overcome these problems.'
Fair and just employers would help.
The ONS calculates unemployment as a percentage of the economically-active population.
The Department for Work and Pensions says that when the figure is changed to include students and those unavailable for work, the proportion of young black unemployed falls to 22%.
"We have introduced a number of measures designed to give all young people the right skills and experience to match them to vacancies," a spokesman said.
"This includes the Work Programme, which assesses people as individuals to discover what barriers are preventing them from getting a job and will then work with them to overcome these problems.'
Fair and just employers would help.