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DIFFERENT WORLDS: RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN BRITAIN - 2ND ED

01 January 1991

DIFFERENT WORLDS: RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN BRITAIN - 2ND ED
refdoc August=1991

BOOKS/PAMPHLETS , User Ref = P60916 , Acc Date = 01-Nov-86
P Gordon A Newham Runnymede Trust
RT, Sep 1986 39pp, ill RP60916A

Provides a current picture of the nature and extent of racism and
discrimination in Britain. Looks at the law on discrimination,
its background and the way it works in particular areas of life.
Examines immigration controls, indirect and direct discrimination
in employment, and problems encountered by black people due to
discrimination in local authority housing departments. Explains
the role of housing associations. Covers unequal treatment from
the NHS such as the special needs of people suffering or wanting
to be screened for sickle cell anaemia and the provision of
interpreters. Discusses the role played by local authorities in
the fight against racism and discrimination within the police.

United Kingdom, Race Relations Act 1965 , Race Relations Act
1968, Race Relations Act 1976, Commission for Racial Equality ,
indirect discrimination, training, unemployment, youth training
scheme, positive action, contract compliance, trade union, care,
public sector, private, homelessness, racial harassment, social
services, children, elderly, welfare benefit, education, media,
multicultural, ethnic minority, teacher, inner city, racial
violence, National Front

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