BCH seminars on terminology of race and equality

Following a recent government-commissioned report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities recommended that the term ‘BAME’ should not be used by organisations and public bodies.

Terms such as ‘BAME’ have been used for years by organisations and governments as a way to gather and report on data. The acronym stands for ‘Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic’ and has become commonly applied in recent years but which has the effect of categorising, even marginalising, Black and Asian people, and those from other ethnic minorities, into one group.

The right terminology should foster a sense of belonging with an inclusive approach where people of all backgrounds feel comfortable to perform at their best. Very few people are likely to self-identify as ‘BAME’.

This webpage will be filled with resources to aid understanding and create conversation going forward.