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Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion

Physics must tackle class prejudice to be truly inclusive

14 Dec 2022

Mike Follows argues that class prejudice can have an equally devastating effect in science as other forms of discrimination

Young woman excluded from a group of peers who are laughing
Downbeat People from a working-class background are more likely to suffer imposter syndrome, which undermines confidence and stymies career progression. (Courtesy: iStock/sturti)
During Boris Johnson’s resignation speech as UK prime minister on 7 July 2022, he referenced his â

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