𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭
INSIGHT UK strongly objects to the use of the term "Asian" to describe the individuals involved in the recent Manchester airport incident.
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— INSIGHT UK (@INSIGHTUK2) July 28, 2024
INSIGHT UK strongly objects to the use of the term “Asian” to describe the individuals involved in the recent Manchester airport incident.
The individuals in question were neither Indian nor Hindu. The conflation of British Hindus and Indians with the broader “Asian” identity often leads to a misrepresentation of Indian and Hindu values and behaviours, which are fundamentally peaceful.
The British Hindu and Indian communities are highly educated, well-integrated, and law-abiding. They are among the highest taxpayers and contributors in the UK across all ethnic minorities. The British Hindu and Indian communities make significant contributions to business, healthcare, technology, innovation, and finance, driving economic growth and societal progress in the UK.
As law-abiding citizens, we stand by the police and commend their decisive response to the senseless attack on their officers.
We urge all journalists to avoid using the term “Asian” to ensure accurate and respectful representation
