Oxfam | Charity's 'whiteness' survey shines a light on workplace racism discussions

Oxfam has received significant backlash from some staff this week following the reported circulation of survey on racial justice.

The Times reports that the charitable organisation defined “whiteness” as “the overarching preservation of power and domination for the benefit of white people” in a survey that was circulated to 1,800 Oxfam staff in Britain.

This survey has reportedly caused upset and discomfort among the workforce. It also described racism as “a power construct created by white nations for the benefit of white people”, according to reports.

One question on the survey specifically gained attention for asking staff if they would describe themselves as: non-racist; anti-racist; none/neither.