The report cited class as a “persistent challenge” to change.
The report continues: “A culture that values ‘fitting in’ and ‘who you know’ remains a major barrier to increasing diversity and needs to be challenged in a concerted and consistent way.”
Being BAME is not the issue, it’s being working class and not having contacts or money to smooth your way.”
In addition, cultural codes and class norms can affect those perceived as not being part of the ‘in’ group.”