An independent London thinks tank exposes the Anti-Hindu Hate atmosphere in British schools. 51 percent of the students had faced discrimination at school. Hindu students in UK schools faced bullying and discrimination to a larger extent.
The report from the London-based Henry Jackson Society examined the prevalence of discrimination against Hindu pupils in British schools. It is the first study of its kind looking into anti-Hindu hate in the UK,
51% of parents of Hindu pupils have experienced anti-Hindu hate in schools. Fewer than 1% of schools with Indian pupils reported any anti-Hindu-related incidents in the last five years.
Teaching Hinduism has been reported by some participants of this study as fostering religious discrimination towards Hindu pupils. 19% of Hindu parents surveyed believe schools are able to identify anti-Hindu hate.15% of Hindu parents surveyed believe schools adequately address anti-Hindurelated incidents.
This study examined the prevalence of discrimination against Hindu pupils in schools in the UK. It is present very much in the classroom. This is the first dedicated report investigating discrimination against Hindus in UK schools. The report suggests that schoolchildren from other religious backgrounds in Britain may also be experiencing alienation and bullying that escapes official notice.
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the UK making up 1.7% of the population according to the most recent census. Last year when Hindu homes, vehicles, businesses, and a temple came under attack in the UK, the Hindu Hate come to the fore.
