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We are concerned that your article Decolonising dermatology: why black and brown skin need better treatment, 13 August presents a biased view of the issue, failing to highlight the significant work that has and continues to be done by dermatologists, both in the UK and globally, to address disparities in our speciality. This bias is detrimental as it can undermine confi
stanley cup dence in our speciality, with potential consequences for the long-term health and wellbeing of the general population.Western dermatology developed as an independent discipline in Europe from the 18th century. For this reaso
stanley cup n, for most of the history of dermatology in the west, the reference point of normality has been that of Europeans with lightly pigmented skin. Dermatologists have tried to confront this Eurocentric bias via the development of the concept of ethnic dermatology and/or skin of colour de
stanley cup becher rmatology . These have been used as an umbrella term to forge discussions and research about how our speciality can better encompass and cater for people of different geographical ancestries, with diverse skin tones, with findings disseminated to dermatologists and non-dermatologists via many educational resources and conferences/courses.Thus, contrary to the premise of your article, there are significant dermatological educational resources, including more than 10 textbooks entirely focused on skin rashes in diverse populations and/or skin tones, as well as several online resources on this topic. Many ed Upkg Legal or not, Iraq s legacy is a boost to the rule of law
The government has announced that it will be raising the age limit for those marrying overseas spouses from 18 to 21 in its crackdown on forced marriage while the legal age for marriage within Britain remains 16. Yet another differential has been introduced in its treatment of minorities. It pressed ahead with this poli
stanley france cy change despite the fact that half the organisations and individuals who responded to the consultation disagreed with the proposal, and at least another three organisations opposed to this measure were initially left off the list 鈥?their views may not have been taken into account.If the object is to prevent
stanley cups uk forced marriage, it seems odd that the government has introduced measures that may help the 400 or so cases that the Forced Marriage Unit deals with, while at the same time cutting back women s services which provide support and protection to women facing forced marriage. Although exact numbers are not available, all the evidence points to the fact that a much larger percentage of forced marriages takes place within national borders. Southall Black Sisters alone has a caseload including inquiries of approximately 150 per year.There is also evidence that raising the age limit does not work. Families intent on forcing through such marriages simply take their girls abroad, get them married off and abandon
stanley usa them there till they are the right age. The longer they are kept overseas, the more likely they are to have had children and to become further
