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Is The Bbc Institutionally Racist?
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No, it's not institutionally racist against white applicants.
It's trying to get more trainee drama script writers from ethnic minorities.
It recognises that there is not enough diversity in this area and is looking to address the shortfall.
If it were institutionally racist against white applicants, then it wouldn't take these steps...because it would already have a strong mix of talents across the board.
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It's trying to get more trainee drama script writers from ethnic minorities.
It recognises that there is not enough diversity in this area and is looking to address the shortfall.
If it were institutionally racist against white applicants, then it wouldn't take these steps...because it would already have a strong mix of talents across the board.
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And as discussed before, in too many situations, if you are black - you stand a much worse chance of even getting an interview...even if you have the same qualifications as white candidates.
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And as discussed before, in too many situations, if you are black - you stand a much worse chance of even getting an interview...even if you have the same qualifications as white candidates.
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naomi24
These are trainee script writers. They are being offered a course, not a job. There is no guarantee of a job at the end of it.
I applaud the BBC for making this move.
I personally want to see more drama written and directed by people who aren't necessarily white Oxbridge men.
More women, such as Susanne Bier, who directed the third best drama of 2016 (The Night Manager) and gay writers Russell T Davis.
A bit of diversity is great.
And it counteracts the bias that some people have. AOG recently stated that employers may not want to take on black or Asian people because they might cause trouble at some point in the future.
As long as there are people with hiring responsibility who deliberately exclude people who are not white, then moves to redress the balance will always be welcomed by me.
These are trainee script writers. They are being offered a course, not a job. There is no guarantee of a job at the end of it.
I applaud the BBC for making this move.
I personally want to see more drama written and directed by people who aren't necessarily white Oxbridge men.
More women, such as Susanne Bier, who directed the third best drama of 2016 (The Night Manager) and gay writers Russell T Davis.
A bit of diversity is great.
And it counteracts the bias that some people have. AOG recently stated that employers may not want to take on black or Asian people because they might cause trouble at some point in the future.
As long as there are people with hiring responsibility who deliberately exclude people who are not white, then moves to redress the balance will always be welcomed by me.
I'm happy for any inbalance to be addressed. I don't call that racism, I call it a necessary evil.
If we are living in a society where people (see my link) don't even get their foot in the door because they don't have 'white names', you need to change the door.
Or maybe sack the door staff.
What you dont do is accept the status quo hoping that it will right itself at some point.
That doesn't work.
The reason why we have so much female talent working in management at the BBC is because of the conscious drives the Corporation made in the 80s and 90s.
I think we need to get past the idea that if you choose someone who is a white straight male you are automatically getting the best of what's on offer.
If we are living in a society where people (see my link) don't even get their foot in the door because they don't have 'white names', you need to change the door.
Or maybe sack the door staff.
What you dont do is accept the status quo hoping that it will right itself at some point.
That doesn't work.
The reason why we have so much female talent working in management at the BBC is because of the conscious drives the Corporation made in the 80s and 90s.
I think we need to get past the idea that if you choose someone who is a white straight male you are automatically getting the best of what's on offer.
naomi24
Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire.
These are two opportunities for a trainee scheme. I support the BBC in this.
TTT - if the drama department had the same back room representation of BAME employees as front of camera talent, I would condemn it.
However, I personally want to hear a wider range of voices in drama, and I think that this is an opportunity to get that.
Remember - there is still plenty of room for 'traditional' racism throughout many industries.
The kind of racism which is dismissed by many as black and Asian people 'playing the race card'.
It's the kind of racism which normally gets summarily dismissed...even though we know that if you have a black or Asian name, you will find it tougher getting your foot in the door.
Let's ruin the status quo.
(The current situation...not the rock band).
Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire.
These are two opportunities for a trainee scheme. I support the BBC in this.
TTT - if the drama department had the same back room representation of BAME employees as front of camera talent, I would condemn it.
However, I personally want to hear a wider range of voices in drama, and I think that this is an opportunity to get that.
Remember - there is still plenty of room for 'traditional' racism throughout many industries.
The kind of racism which is dismissed by many as black and Asian people 'playing the race card'.
It's the kind of racism which normally gets summarily dismissed...even though we know that if you have a black or Asian name, you will find it tougher getting your foot in the door.
Let's ruin the status quo.
(The current situation...not the rock band).
