Minority viewpoint: capturing ethnic minority voices in Renfrewshire

Mohammed Ishaq*, Asifa Maaria Hussain, Muhammad Ilyas

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Abstract

The research reported in this paper is an abridged version of a study exploring the views of ethnic minority communities in Renfrewshire. The study provided a voice to these communities in relation to their awareness of Renfrewshire Council's services and initiatives targeting ethnic minority groups. The study also surveyed the extent to which ethnic minorities engage with ethnic minority organisations designed to support their needs, the challenges they face and how they feel they are viewed by the indigenous ‘white' community. Based on a series of focus groups, the findings reveal a lack of awareness among participants of Council services and initiatives aimed at ethnic minority communities. There is a varied level of engagement with ethnic minority voluntary and third sector organisations, a range of challenges including language barriers, perceived and actual racism, and some apprehension as to how ethnic minority groups are perceived by the indigenous white community. There are implications for key stakeholders such as the Council and others who should review their policies and practices to ensure that the needs and concerns of ethnically diverse communities in Renfrewshire are being addressed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)381-397
Number of pages17
JournalScottish Affairs
Volume30
Issue number3
Early online date31 Jul 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Aug 2021

Keywords

  • diversity
  • ethnic minorities
  • integration
  • refugees
  • Renfrewshire
  • service provision

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