Political points

2007-06-01T00:00:00

The RIBA, led by Jack Pringle, continues its fight for political correctness. In a primarily white society, it is not surprising that this is reflected in the make-up of the profession. Most architects achieve middle-class status, and the relatively small percentage of women members arises from a complex social history.

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