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Anti Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion
Anti Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion
What is being "anti-racist" as opposed to "not being racist"?
"People often mistakenly believe that simply being “not racist” (not using blatant racist terms or subscribing to racist ideologies) is enough to eliminate racial discrimination. The problem with this perspective is that white people are often unaware of their own unconscious biases. Saying “but I’m not racist” also allows people to avoid participating in anti-racism. It also fails to acknowledge that even people who are not racist still reap the benefits of a system that is biased against other people.
Anti-racism is a process of actively identifying and opposing racism. The goal of anti-racism is to challenge racism and actively change the policies, behaviors, and beliefs that perpetuate racist ideas and actions. Anti-racism is rooted in action."
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-anti-racism-5071426
Anti-racism is a process of actively identifying and opposing racism. The goal of anti-racism is to challenge racism and actively change the policies, behaviors, and beliefs that perpetuate racist ideas and actions. Anti-racism is rooted in action."
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-anti-racism-5071426
Why should we not raise children to be "color blind"?
Children are not color blind and studies have shown that children as young as 3 months old show preferences for faces that look like their own. Children are always observing what is going on around them and making connections. When parents do not talk to their children about race, they leave them uninformed and in danger of creating biases and prejudices on their own.
Another point to note is that by discounting or ignoring a person's skin color, it is also ignoring a part of them that they are proud of. Instead of being "color blind" we can learn to embrace differences and learn about people who are different from ourselves.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/06/25/what-white-parents-get-wrong-about-raising-antiracist-kids-how-get-it-right/
Another point to note is that by discounting or ignoring a person's skin color, it is also ignoring a part of them that they are proud of. Instead of being "color blind" we can learn to embrace differences and learn about people who are different from ourselves.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/06/25/what-white-parents-get-wrong-about-raising-antiracist-kids-how-get-it-right/
What does it mean to be an ally for anti-racism?
"Allyship is a process, and everyone has more to learn. Allyship involves a lot of listening. Sometimes, people say “doing ally work” or “acting in solidarity with” to reference the fact that “ally” is not an identity, it is an ongoing and lifelong process that involves a lot of work.
A white ally acknowledges the limits of her/his/their knowledge about other people’s experiences but doesn’t use that as a reason not to think and/or act. A white ally does not remain silent but confronts racism as it comes up daily, but also seeks to deconstruct it institutionally and live in a way that challenges systemic oppression, at the risk of experiencing some of that oppression. Being a white ally entails building relationships with both people of color, and also with white people in order to challenge them in their thinking about race. White allies don’t have it all figured out, but are deeply committed to non-complacency."
https://www.dismantlecollective.org/resources/
A white ally acknowledges the limits of her/his/their knowledge about other people’s experiences but doesn’t use that as a reason not to think and/or act. A white ally does not remain silent but confronts racism as it comes up daily, but also seeks to deconstruct it institutionally and live in a way that challenges systemic oppression, at the risk of experiencing some of that oppression. Being a white ally entails building relationships with both people of color, and also with white people in order to challenge them in their thinking about race. White allies don’t have it all figured out, but are deeply committed to non-complacency."
https://www.dismantlecollective.org/resources/
Identity, Understanding, and LGBTQ+
Identity, Understanding, and LGBTQ+
Why is it important to discuss gender, gender stereotypes, and gender diversity with young children?
"When a child's interests and abilities are different from what society expects, they may be subjected to discrimination and bullying. It is natural for parents to have gender-based expectations for their children and to want to protect them from criticism and exclusion. Instead of pushing children to conform to these pressures and to limit themselves, parents can play an important role in advocating for safe spaces where their children can feel comfortable and good about themselves.
Gender development is a normal process for all children. Some children will exhibit variations―similar to all areas of human health and behavior. However, all children need support, love, and care from family, school, and society, which fosters growth into happy and healthy adults."
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Gender-Identity-and-Gender-Confusion-In-Children.aspx
Gender development is a normal process for all children. Some children will exhibit variations―similar to all areas of human health and behavior. However, all children need support, love, and care from family, school, and society, which fosters growth into happy and healthy adults."
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Gender-Identity-and-Gender-Confusion-In-Children.aspx
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