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The ethnic population of East Riding, as measured in the 2001 census was 2.4%, of which half described themselves as other White (e.g. Irish, other European) and half as Black and minority ethnic groupings (BME).
The largest groups are currently Indian and Chinese.
Race equality is not only confined to large cities and towns, as rural areas have ethnic minority residents too.
Research has shown that ethnic minority communities living in rural areas have often suffered significant levels of racial
discrimination and harassment.
Members of ethnic minorities are also visitors, tourists, students or refugees and asylum seekers.
Any one of these groups are vulnerable to racial discrimination or harassment.
The Audit Commission has identified that a good understanding of diversity within local communities is vital in order to meet the
needs of different communities and is a key building block for improvement.
The Race Awareness e-Learning Programme
The following e-learning programme has been developed to raise awareness and appreciation of the key issues regarding racial and
cultural equality.
In doing so, this will help you to feel more confident when interacting with people regardless of their colour, race, ethnicity, religion
or belief.
Please note that the programme was originally designed for council employees, therefore some of the linked documents are not
available to eRiding users outside of the council.
Click on the image above to access the Race Awareness e-Learning Programme |
For more information please contact:
Yvette Fox, Teaching and Learning Consultant, Multicultural Education and Global Citizenship/TIPD Co-ordinator
Tel: (01482) 392436
E-mail: yvette.fox@eastriding.gov.uk
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