Figure 1: Research framework Analysis of focus group data was guided by an amalgamated approach using: • Theorising Racism: Camara Jones’ (2000) theoretical framework for understanding racism on three levels • General inductive approach (Thomas, 2003): Thematic data analysis enabled the identification of emergent key themes and sub-themes. Our culturally diverse team members with Maori, Pacific, Pākehā, Indian and Asian ethnicity and heritage, and immersion in their respective communities led analysis, brought their own interpretive frameworks, and reflective positioning to ensure that our interpretations were contextualised within different cultures where possible and that findings were framed accordingly. Our team met frequently throughout the study to discuss our analysis of emergent themes and explore intra- and inter-ethnic similarities and differences between and across groups and different intersectional contexts. www.malatest-intl.com Drivers of racism – March 2021 39