Salway, S, Allmark, P, Higginbottom, G et al. (2 more authors) (2009) Researching ethnic inequalities. Social Science Research Update, 58 (Winter 2009). ISSN 1360-7898
Abstract
• Social researchers are increasingly required to produce evidence on the patterns and causes of ethnic inequalities in diverse arenas of social and economic wellbeing.
• However, researching inequalities between ethnic groups presents important ethical and methodological challenges.
• Using ixed ethnic categories in research requires careful consideration because ethnic identities are complex and luid.
• Because of this complexity, researchers should recognise the diverse pathways through which ethnicity may inluence experiences and outcomes.
• Describing and explaining diferences between ethnic groups also demands careful attention to sampling, data generation and analysis so that misleading interpretations are avoided.
• The potential for research into ethnic inequality to do more harm than good should be recognised and addressed.
• Researchers should ind ways to ensure that their research focus and approach is informed by the experiences and priorities of individuals from all ethnic groups.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | race; ethnicity; inequality; research; methods |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) > Clinical & Population Science Dept (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Sep 2019 14:10 |
Last Modified: | 09 Sep 2019 14:10 |
Published Version: | http://sru.soc.surrey.ac.uk/ |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | University of Surrey |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:131044 |