In a response to the article on workplace bullying, Dr Ishaq Abu-
Arafeh suggests that the BMJ may be able to "black-box" advertisers in its
classified section who have a history of racist behaviour.
Whilst this is admirable, the BMJ already tolerates classified
advertisements that are openly and explicitly racist every week.
A quick glance at the "Noticeboard" (eBMJ) or "Meeting Place" (print)
sections will reveal a number of advertisers who quite clearly
discriminate on the basis of religion or nationality. Some even stipulate
particular regions of different countries from which a respondent should
originate.
Will the BMJ do anything to discourage such discriminatory behaviour
amongst its advertisers?
Competing interests:
No competing interests
09 February 1999
R J Aspinall
clinical research fellow
ICRF Molecular Oncology Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0NN, UK.
Rapid Response:
Racism in the BMJ classifieds
In a response to the article on workplace bullying, Dr Ishaq Abu-
Arafeh suggests that the BMJ may be able to "black-box" advertisers in its
classified section who have a history of racist behaviour.
Whilst this is admirable, the BMJ already tolerates classified
advertisements that are openly and explicitly racist every week.
A quick glance at the "Noticeboard" (eBMJ) or "Meeting Place" (print)
sections will reveal a number of advertisers who quite clearly
discriminate on the basis of religion or nationality. Some even stipulate
particular regions of different countries from which a respondent should
originate.
Will the BMJ do anything to discourage such discriminatory behaviour
amongst its advertisers?
Competing interests: No competing interests