Identity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zanib Rasool
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
National Narrative ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Writing Group ◽  
Sociocultural Practices ◽  
Parallel Lives ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Minority Ethnic

This chapter focuses on the identities of British Muslim young women from a writing group, and shares some of the themes that emerged during these writing sessions. Three specific themes related to identity came out of the girls' writing group: place and globalisation; religion; and language. In the UK, there is an increased focus on social cohesion and integration. Young people from minority ethnic communities experience a great deal of pressure in order to fit in with the national narrative of ‘Britishness’, and often feel that they should conform outwardly in their dress and physical appearance, and adopt British sociocultural practices. Those individuals who maintain their faith, language, and cultural identity are seen as segregating themselves and living parallel lives.

A New Deal for young people from minority ethnic communities in the UK

2002 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward A. Fieldhouse ◽  
Virinder S. Kalra ◽  
Saima Alam
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
New Deal ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Minority Ethnic

scholarly journals Incidence of anorexia nervosa in young people in the UK and Ireland: a national surveillance study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e027339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hristina Petkova ◽  
Mima Simic ◽  
Dasha Nicholls ◽  
Tamsin Ford ◽  
A Matthew Prina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Surveillance Study ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesThis study aimed to estimate the incidence of DSM5 anorexia nervosa in young people in contact with child and adolescent mental health services in the UK and Ireland.DesignObservational, surveillance study, using the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System, involving monthly reporting by child and adolescent psychiatrists between 1st February 2015 and 30th September 2015.SettingThe study was based in the UK and Ireland.ParticipantsClinician-reported data on young people aged 8–17 in contact with child and adolescent mental health services for a first episode of anorexia nervosa.Main outcome measuresAnnual incidence rates (IRs) estimated as confirmed new cases per 100 000 population at risk.Results305 incident cases of anorexia nervosa were reported over the 8-month surveillance period and assessed as eligible for inclusion. The majority were young women (91%), from England (70%) and of white ethnicity (92%). Mean age was 14.6 years (±1.66) and mean percentage of median expected body mass index for age and sex was 83.23% (±10.99%). The overall IR, adjusted for missing data, was estimated to be 13.68 per 100 000 population (95% CI 12.88 to 14.52), with rates of 25.66 (95% CI 24.09 to 27.30) for young women and 2.28 (95% CI 1.84 to 2.79) for young men. Incidence increased steadily with age, peaking at 15 (57.77, 95% CI 50.41 to 65.90) for young women and 16 (5.14, 95% CI 3.20 to 7.83) for young men. Comparison with earlier estimates suggests IRs for children aged 12 and under have increased over the last 10 years.ConclusionThese results provide new estimates of the incidence of anorexia nervosa in young people. Service providers and commissioners should consider evidence to suggest an increase in incidence in younger children.Trial registration numberISRCTN12676087.

scholarly journals Supporting girls and young women victims of sexual harassment in schools: “me and you and everyone we know”

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Goodman ◽  
Melania Calestani
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Race And Gender ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Right

Purpose This study aims to highlight an innovative project, across three European countries, namely, Italy, Sweden and Romania, that used pictorial designs to empower young women to demand the right to live without sexual harassment. Design/methodology/approach Abstract figures in terms of race and gender of young people were produced on cards, which allowed the imagination of the viewer to interpret and discuss these images freely. Other cards had definitions and scenarios. The cards generated discussion and comments both with the young participants and educational professionals. Findings Using the cards produced a rich set of responses from the students. Not all recognised that what was happening between young men and women was sexual harassment. There was a need to develop the concept of empathy and personal responsibility for behaviour and etiquette between the sexes. The response from professionals also varied in terms of sympathy and understanding. Research limitations/implications The three countries had different degrees of openness to addressing sexual harassment of girls in schools. The results may not be generalisable to the UK and researchers would like to use the tool developed in other countries. Practical implications The focus groups with young people in schools highlighted different attitudes towards sexual harassment in girls and young women, between the young women and young men, and the variations in the three countries. There was a need to educate professionals of the long-term impact of sexual violence and harassment. Social implications The research revealed the importance of producing a tool (the cards), which enabled young people to discuss sexual harassment in a focused way. Young women will gain in confidence to challenge sexual and oppressive behaviour. Originality/value This paper gives a voice to young people to discuss an issue, sexual harassment, that is addressed to varying degrees in the countries involved. The competition for young people to produce posters led to some amazing creative ideas.

Nutrition in vulnerable population groups

2011 ◽  
pp. 305-328
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Traditional Food ◽  
Policy Options ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Minority Communities ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Refugees And Asylum Seekers ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Vulnerable Population Groups

Minority ethnic communities 306 Vegetarians 312 Eating on a low income 318 Refugees and asylum seekers 322 Homeless people 324 Policy options for reducing food poverty 326 Useful websites 328 Traditional food restrictions for ethnic minority communities that are predominant in the UK are shown in ...

scholarly journals Autism in black, Asian and minority ethnic communities: a report on the first Autism Voice UK Symposium

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-175
Author(s):  
Mariama Seray Kandeh ◽  
Mariama Korrca Kandeh ◽  
Nicola Martin ◽  
Joanna Krupa
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Autism Education ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Purpose Little is known about the way autism is interpreted and accepted among the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) populations in the UK. This report summarises a Symposium on autism in the UK-BAME community in 2018, organised by Autism Voice UK, Participatory Autism Research Collective and the Critical Autism and Disabilities Studies Research Group at London South Bank University. Design/methodology/approach The stance a family or community takes about a condition such as autism is influenced by their cultural background. The aims of the Symposium were to highlight different perspectives about autism in BAME communities and to preserve the cultural dignity of the community in supporting autistic members. Beliefs about autism, its diagnosis and acceptance of and support for autistic people from a specific cultural perspective of BAME communities must be cautiously interpreted by autism professionals because beliefs vary among different cultural groups. Findings Thematic analysis of feedback from participants yielded the following foci. Firstly, cultural, ethnic and religious sensitivities were important to participants who felt that these were often ignored by non-BAME professionals. Secondly, the need for collaboration to improve autism awareness within the community and understanding by professionals of the intersectionality between autism and identity in BAME families was prioritised. Thirdly, issues around feelings of stigma were common, but delegates felt that these were not well understood beyond people identifying as BAME. Originality/value An action plan was created which highlighted raising public awareness through community engagement, improvement of access to information for parents and culturally aware autism education for professionals and BAME communities.

Factors that affect the food choices made by girls and young women, from minority ethnic groups, living in the UK

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Lawrence ◽  
E. Devlin ◽  
S. Macaskill ◽  
M. Kelly ◽  
M. Chinouya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Minority Ethnic
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