Can White allyship contribute to tackling ethnic inequalities in health? Reflections on the experiences of diverse young adults in England

• Published in: Critical public health Vol. 33; no. 4; pp. 421 - 433
• Main Authors: Ejegi-Memeh, Stephanie, Salway, Sarah, McGowan, Victoria, Villarroel-Williams, Nazmy, Ronzi, Sara, Egan, Matt, Gravenhorst, Katja, Holman, Daniel, Rinaldi, Chiara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 08.08.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adults; advocacy; Anti-racism; Black Lives Matter movement; Central government; Collective action; COVID-19; Discrimination; Ethnicity; Health disparities; Health research; Inequality; Interconnections; Mass media effects; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Oppression; Pandemics; Perceptions; Public awareness; Public health; Racism; Systemic racism; Transformation; Young adults; United Kingdom > UK; England

Ethnic diversity and racism have not featured strongly in English research, policy or practice centred on understanding and addressing health inequalities. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have shone fresh light on deep-rooted ethnic inequalities and mobilised large...