Diversify: A fierce, accessible, empowering guide to why a more open society means a more successful one

Diversify: A fierce, accessible, empowering guide to why a more open society means a more successful one
June Sarpong

‘A handbook for these troubled times’ Psychologies Magazine’Engaging and informative … highlights our common humanity’ Kofi Annan‘A passionately written polemic’ You MagazineThe truth is, inclusion is better for everyone. In this empowering call to arms, June Sarpong MBE proves why. Putting the spotlight on groups who are often marginalised in our society, including women, ethnic minorities, those living with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community, Diversify uncovers the hidden cost of exclusion and shows how a new approach to how we learn, live and do business can solve some of the most stubborn challenges we face.With unshakeable case studies, brand-new research from Oxford University, and six revolutionary steps to help you overcome unconscious bias, this book will help you become part of a better society.The old way isn’t working. This is a case for change.

‘In this engaging and informative book, June Sarpong examines the research behind diversity and discrimination while grounding them in personal narratives, highlighting our common humanity.’

Kofi Annan

‘As a survivor of Auschwitz, I sadly lost my father and brother to the brutality of the Holocaust. As a child I unfortunately witnessed first-hand how quickly diverse cities can be hijacked by dangerous demagogues and unravel in the process.

‘My experiences during the Holocaust have led me on a lifetime mission to promote the benefits of diversity by travelling the world, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together, telling my story and that of my stepsister Anne Frank, and why civil society must do all it can to protect and celebrate our diversity.

‘Diversify lays out a practical framework about how we best achieve this and helps us take the first steps on the journey to tolerance.’

Eva Schloss

JUNE SARPONG MBE is one of the most recognizable faces of British television. A media phenomenon, she has interviewed hundreds of people, from politicians to celebrities and members of the public.

In addition to twenty years of television work, June has hosted a wealth of events, including Make Poverty History in London’s Trafalgar Square and Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations alongside Will Smith in London’s Hyde Park.

June has worked extensively with HRH Prince Charles for ten years as an ambassador for his charity the Prince’s Trust. She is the co-founder of WIE UK (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) and, in 2007, was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting and charity.

A former board member of Stronger IN, the official campaign to keep Britain in the EU, June is now a board member of the pro-EU think-tank Open Britain.

She is co-host of The Pledge, Sky News’ flagship weekly political discussion show.

To Sammy – love you to the moon and back.

See you next lifetime

Contents

Cover (#u61514be8-9cf5-5d42-995d-987774aa90dc)

Praise (#u64eff978-83e7-53d0-8f3d-29b84e767bed)

Title Page (#u6c2c60b5-e78f-5424-919b-cd4a6f854593)

Dedication (#u81efd0d7-640d-5ac3-8cfb-f17c86b0549f)

Introduction – The ‘Other’ Side of the Story (#ulink_b5365736-fc82-59a7-8f95-f3c3a1d25301)

Only Connect (#ulink_3901b2b2-dd69-58ce-b14f-482fb1ae6cac)

Part 1 – The Other Man (#ulink_ea348cc3-0cc3-5568-b1f6-b1b3bb25e093)

The Old Way (#ulink_516efd00-17d0-58bb-9454-d6b0f2d142ed)

Chapter 1: Colour Is Only Skin Deep (#ulink_93f279b9-86d2-518c-9f9a-f38e866dc8a9)

Chapter 2: Brown Is the New Black (#ulink_c0fcfbbc-0166-56ee-a47c-d4cb7a823d9c)

Chapter 3: Whitewashed Out (#ulink_53b5bda1-944e-584d-bf1b-1403ed62fcc3)

The Other Way (#ulink_6b4ce366-8708-5687-ae3d-d12cc01f90c6)

The First Degree of Integration: Challenge Your Ism (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 2 – The Other Woman (#ulink_e9f6df05-c2ff-59a3-b013-fed39fc419fc)

The Old Way (#ulink_6357a2d6-a6ef-5625-b4c6-646826601bbb)

Chapter 1: In the Boardroom (#ulink_131bc980-3f32-55d6-85bb-24d3ee61202d)

Chapter 2: In the Media (#ulink_04f6bb7c-e6dc-59e7-aaa0-432f0e72a77f)

Chapter 3: In the World (#litres_trial_promo)

The Other Way (#litres_trial_promo)

The Second Degree of Integration: Check Your Circle (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 3 – The Other Class (#litres_trial_promo)

The Old Way (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 1: Poverty (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 2: Power (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 3: Opportunity (#litres_trial_promo)

The Other Way (#litres_trial_promo)

The Third Degree of Integration: Connect with the Other (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 4 – The Other Body (#litres_trial_promo)

The Old Way (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 1: Pigeonholing (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 2: Invisibility (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 3: The Lost Workforce (#litres_trial_promo)

The Other Way (#litres_trial_promo)

The Fourth Degree of Integration: Change Your Mind (#litres_trial_promo)