Stockport student asked 'are you from desolate wasteland' because of his accent on first week at university
Freshers' week at university is a big enough deal for students leaving home for the first time without having to feel self-conscious about their accent.
Mr Jones, 28, now a senior leader at a school in Bolton, was one of the contributors to the Sutton Trust’s Speaking Up report. But while a person’s region of origin – particularly the North and Midlands – plays an important part in accent anxiety in earlier life stages, later, in the mid-life stage of professional employment, social class differences are more prominent.
In its recommendations for employers, the report said: “It is normal for humans to have stereotypical associations with accents. However, if left unchecked, these biases and stereotypes can be used to judge independent skills and abilities, leading to discriminatory behaviour." “It is disgraceful that people are mocked, criticised or singled out for their accents throughout their education, work and social lives.
“In order to address accent bias, today’s report recommends that action should be taken to diversify the workplace so that there is a range of accents within the organisation,” he said.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Ronen Rubinstein details prejudice against bisexual men as he marries Jessica Parker Kennedy9-1-1 Lone Star actor Ronen Rubinstein open up on the prejudice against bisexual men. Ronen Rubinstein married Jessica Parker Kennedy.
Læs mere »
First ever Barista Bar Drive Thru opens in Northern IrelandIt's part of the opening of SPAR Mallusk, a multi-million-pound investment creating 28 jobs
Læs mere »
'No clarity' on Stormont crisis after meeting Northern Ireland secretary, says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'NeillThe DUP says it won't return to power sharing until action is taken to reform the Northern Ireland Protocol and its barriers on trade.
Læs mere »
Ash dieback disease ravages Northern Ireland's native treesTen years since ash dieback was detected in Northern Ireland the disease has been quietly ravaging NI's native ash trees:
Læs mere »
Ash dieback disease ravages Northern Ireland's native treesExperts assess the spread of ash dieback disease, a decade since it was first detected in NI trees.
Læs mere »