classism

The dregs of the British Empire could barely restrain their racism and classism, and Meghan was easily cast as a convenient villain.

An independent report into the sport published last year found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism were "widespread" in the English and Welsh game.

One of his accusers said the comments showed he "clearly hasn't learnt his lesson", while another said he wrongly "seems to be saying he's the victim of classism".

The causes of this collective forgetting are rooted in historical politics of classism and sexism, Mathews' research suggests.

"The disgraceful treatment of Azeem Rafiq by Yorkshire CCC was the tip of the iceberg, with racism, classism, sexism and misogyny found to be entrenched across the sport," Dinenage said in a statement.