Understanding Difference. The meaning of ethnicity for young lives
Nicola Madge (2001)
London: National Children’s Bureau.
Children and young people in Britain come from a wide range of backgrounds and represent many ethnic groups. Although they may differ in country of origin, skin colour, faith group, language and culture, they also have much in common. In what ways does ethnic background contribute to different experiences and needs, and what are the differences that matter?
The purpose of this book is to bring together information and evidence on what ethnicity means for young lives. It looks at the personal meaning of ethnicity, home circumstances, health, education, welfare, experiences of racist behaviour, and the special case of young refugees and asylum seekers. Pointers to the way forward include not only the need to improve our knowledge, policy and practice but also the necessity of making sure that we convey the right messages that accurately reflect young views.
Understanding Difference will be of interest to researchers, service providers and policy makers as well as anyone with a personal or professional concern for Britain’s young multicultural population.