Racism

The Oxford definition for Racism is:

The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races: theories of racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

Racism is when someone thinks different skin colour or religious beliefs make some people better than others.

Racists bully people who are different to them. They do this by name-calling or violence.

Which means…

What kinds of racism are there?

Racism is not just a skin colour thing. Many children are picked on because they look different, speak a different language or have different religious beliefs.

Some people have to wear certain styles of clothing because of their religion and very often get bullied because of this.

Racism includes picking on people who are from a different country too. Many refugee children whose families might have escaped war in their own country are bullied in Britain.

Are there laws against racism?

There are laws in Britain to protect people from racism.

Every school in Britain should have rules against racial bullying.

Racism Ruins!!!

Racism is making people that speak, look or even talk a different way, feel unimportant and have low self-esteem.

We should all look after and care for each other and look after the people around us, instead of hating and provoking everyone who has a different language, colour and nationality.

Racism is not just words, but actions!

Racism can lead to death and many things which could still affect the lives of many people.

What should I do if I see someone being racist?

If you think you or someone you know is being bullied because of their skin colour or religion:

• Do not join in the racism

• Tell a trustworthy-friend and a teacher what is happening

• If a friend is being racist, ask them why, and try and stop them from being racist.

Famous quotes about racism

"We hate some people because we do not know them; and will not know them because we

hate them."

“You can’t just live in that negative

way…make way for that positive day “

“You can’t hate the roots of the tree and not hate the tree”

Racism is beyond our common sense and has no place to live in our society.

Where to go?

If you feel that you are being bullied about your skin colour, background, culture, race, religion or your abilities, you can tell someone you trust. You could also talk to some helpful organisations. For example:

Childline – 0800 1111

Or: NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

REMEMBER…

IT CAN BE PREVENTED.YOU CAN PREVENT IT.