Negative attitudes towards Muslims may cause discrimination and disadvantage. Dr Ingrid Storm considers the reasons why prejudice is still high. Muslims are less accepted in Britain than other religious and ethnic minorities. Such heightened negative attitudes could contribute to discrimination in the labour market, segregation and social conflicts. In a recent Policy@Manchester blog by Rob […]
Same sex marriage: Celebrating recognition and equality?
While many lesbians and gay men welcome the option of a same sex marriage, Prof Brian Heaphy warns this should not mean marginalising other non-traditional relationships. Same sex marriage has been introduced while many are still celebrating the tenth anniversary of Civil Partnership. There had been surprise that a Conservative-led government oversaw the legalisation of […]