What is Racial and Ethnic Discrimination?
What is Racial and Ethnic Discrimination?
Racial and Ethnic Discrimination occurs when person is treated unfavourably because of their actual or perceived race and ethnicity.
Costs of ignoring the problem
Costs of ignoring the problem
Benefits driving positive change
Benefits driving positive change
The wealth gap between American whites and blacks is projected to cost the US economy $1.5 trillion in lost consumption and investment
Reduced racism in work, learning and broader societal environments
Fuelling of ethnic hatred may lead to genocide
Fair and accessible services to everyone
Racism and intolerance destroys lives and communities
Reduce conflict among communities, societies and nations
Anya Dillard
Anya Dillard
Canadian Activist
Canadian Activist
Anya Dillard is an 18-year-old activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, content creator, and aspiring filmmaker. She was part of a group of students who organised a Black Lives Matter protest for their community in West Orange, New Jersey.
The event drew thousands of people and even garnered the attention of their mayor and local officials.
Case Study
Case Study
In Summer 2019, Abertay University began work on a tool aimed at improving confidence in reporting racism and other forms of unwanted behavior on campus. Within the first year of the reporting site going live, a total of 16 reports were made via the reporting site. Several online training modules were developed and rolled out to staff and students to improve understanding around reporting incidents and promoting respect for others.
Ideas youngsters can implement
Ideas youngsters can implement
Create a platform or a club for inclusive social and physical games
Organise a protest every month against racism and ethnic discrimination
Initiate a talk show where you can invite people who have been victims of racism and ethnic discrimination
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