In this episode, we explore the landscape of anti-racism in higher education with Dr. Shames Maskeen, Lecturer in Psychology and Associate Director of The Race Institute. In this episode, Dr. Maskeen sheds light on the historical roots and contemporary challenges of racism within academia. Gain practical insights into dismantling systemic inequities and exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion in universities. Discover actionable steps for educators and students to engage in anti-racist practices and promote meaningful change. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of racial dynamics in academic settings.
Discussion Points
00:00 - Introduction
10:00 - Cultural Influence on journey
18:00 - Unpacking micro aggression in Higher Education24:00 - How not to burn out
29:00 - Education and Equity
40:00 - Conference Focus
44:00 - Going Forward
About Dr Shames Maskeen
Shames Maskeen is the Associate Director of The Race Institute and Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Leeds Trinity University. The Race Institute aims to improve the experiences of racialised minorities in the public, private and voluntary sectors through research, CPD and knowledge exchange. The Race Institute emerged from the need to keep anti-racism on the national agenda to enable sustained transformational change.
Shames Co-Chairs the Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities student network at Go Higher West Yorkshire and is an Associate for Race Equality at Advance HE. His research focusses on solving racial inequities and the intersection of culture, religion, and gender experienced by racialised minorities in Higher Education and beyond.
In his previous role as Institutional Lead for the Race Equality Charter, he was the driving force in Leeds Trinity University becoming the first University in Yorkshire to achieve the Bronze award. He is passionate about anti-racism leadership and more importantly in taking action to make a real difference and equitable world for young people.
Contact Shames
@shamaskeen (X formerly known as twitter); Shames Maskeen (Linkedin)
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