There is an increasing amount of research (such at that of the Resolution Foundation) confirming what we already knew: as BAME women, we’re being paid less for the same jobs as our white, and especially white male, colleagues. As examples, ITN pays BAME staff 21% less than white staff, whilst Sadiq Khan’s review of public sector wages found that we are paid a shocking 37% less than our white colleagues.
As people of colour (PoC), we’re less likely to be called for an interview. When we are, we’re less likely to get the job. And if we do, we’ll be paid less than men and white people. Then we have to deal with everyday racism and misogyny in the workplace. I’ve experienced thisfirst-hand for many years in my marketing career.