ABSTRACT
Fatima compares the different ways in which racism manifests in Italy and the UK, particularly highlighting islamophobia. She highlights how racism has made her feel and the impact on her mental health. She reflects on discriminatory work allocation and stereotyping. Her resilience and ability to challenge workplace racism is a constant theme, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses how the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter campaign eventually opened a space for dialogue. Despite achieving progression, Fatima reflects on the difficulty of changing the system, reflecting on her experience of working in India as well as on why she has decided to now become an educator.
