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flag Only 1.9% of UK students studied works by authors of colour in 2025, despite efforts to increase diversity in English literature education.

flag Despite progress in including more authors of colour in UK GCSE English literature, only 1.9% of students studied such works in 2025, up from 0.7% in 2020, with advocates warning that current rates would delay equitable representation until 2046 for 10% and 2115 for 38%, matching minority ethnic student populations. flag Though the share of set texts by authors of colour rose from 12% to 36% since 2020, many schools still rely on familiar classics due to lack of resources, training, and time. flag Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo has renewed calls for urgent action, citing growing opposition to diversity in education. flag The Lit in Colour campaign, backed by publishers and exam boards, urges sustained government and institutional support to ensure inclusive teaching materials.

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