Systemic Racism: Refugee, Resettlement, and Education Policy in New Zealand

Authors

  • Louise Humpage Massey University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.21237

Keywords:

New Zealand, racism, refugees, resettlement, education, policy, neoliberalism

Abstract

Public policy in New Zealand increasingly makes reference to “inclusion of diversity,” “equality,” and “equity.” Yet refugees resettling in New Zealand continue to experience systemic racism based on the application of ostensibly neutral rules and universal standards to unequal situations. This paper draws attention to the way in which poorly formulated refugee and resettlement policy has resulted in quota refugees being favoured over others and in assumptions that refugees have needs similar to those of general migrants. The way in which such racism has been translated into general policy arenas, such as education, is also explored.

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Published

2001-08-01

How to Cite

Humpage, L. (2001). Systemic Racism: Refugee, Resettlement, and Education Policy in New Zealand. Refuge: Canada’s Journal on Refugees, 19(6), 33–44. https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.21237

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