RACISM

Presented by: Dhanushi, Dilna and Hina

CRITICAL RACE THEORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh9DusRmM-0
C R I T I C A L W H I TE N ES S S T U D I E
  We acknowledge this land that we meet
today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna
people and pay respects to Elders past,
Acknowledgement present and future.
of  We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as
Country the custodians of the Adelaide region and
their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as
important to the living Kaurna people today.
Racism is man's gravest threat to man- the maximum of
hatred for a minimum of reason ~ A.J Heschel

• It is a belief that a particular race or ethnicity is inferior or

superior to others is called racism.
• Racial Discrimination is when someone is treated less fairly than
WHAT IS RACISM?
someone else in a similar situation because of race and color.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples regularly experience
discrimination in a broad range of circumstances. (Australian
Human Rights Commission, 2012)
 Reflect on history
 Be aware of 'New racism'
 Calling out racist behaviour How to educate
 Not blame or shame ourselves and
(Gatwiri et al., 2020) transform
racism?
 ACTIVITY- ANTI-RACISM SCENARIO
CARDS
Aims:
• children understand the difference between not being
racist and being anti-racist.
• Help children to challenge racist attitudes and behavior.
• Enable children to recognize racism and its effects on the
whole school community.
• Children will be able to understand what they can do
about racism and how to support their peers who may be
subject to it.
(NSW Department of Education, 2015)
 APST STANDARD

Excellent opportunities for students to develop understanding of and

respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and
languages (APST Focus Area: 2.4)
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Australian Human Rights Commission. (2012). Anti-Racism strategy national .

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talking about racism. The Conversation.
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NSW Department of Education.(2015). Anti-racism education: Advice for Schools.

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