What is meant by "ethnic" background in describing "motivated" students (Analysis, THES , February 1)? Each of us belongs to a particular racial, national, religious and cultural background. If "ethnic minority" was meant please say so, otherwise this implies that the majority is a norm by which all others are defined.
Christine Porter
Manager, London Office
Community of Science
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to 罢贬贰’蝉 university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber?
Please or to read this article.