Racism
Do students get bullied because of their race?
What's The deal with Racism?
Racism is discrimination aimed against someone with a different race based on a beilief of thinking that their race is more superior than all other races.
Racism is found everywhere. Australia, India, Canada, China, USA, etc. There are some places where it is extremely serious, and other places where it isn't such an issue.
Sarah
A 17 year old girl, Sarah, who was born and raised in Australia, and is bullied because of her race. She is a Filipino girl who wishes she was white. She hates being bullied because of how she looks. She wants to hide the fact that she is infact Filipino and not white. Her classmates tell her to "Go Home". " I don't get it. I am home. Australia is where I was born and I don't know any other life. When they say that, it makes me feel like I don't belong anywhere." - Sarah
Freedom Fighters
Racism existed since the beginning of time. Colored people were treated like nothing before any of these inspirational figures stood up (Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Rosa Parks, etc).
Being divided because of colors also counts as racism, just not as serious or important.
Martin Luther King
Inspirational Speaker. Stood up for the equality of all races.
Mahatma Gandhi
Freedom Fighter. Stood up for the freedom of India.
Rosa Parks
First Lady Of Civil Rights. Stood Up for equality of colored people.
More than 87,000 racist incidents recorded in canadian schools
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18155255
According to this article, near to 87,000 racist incidents have been recorded in 90 areas in Canadian schools. Some incidents include being called racist names or physical abuse.
Racism In Schools
This video is a timeline type video showing Racism in schools over the past few years
Sticks and stones
For many children, this type of bullying can and does hurt. They also feel like their culture and identity are not valued and, as a result, experience reduced levels of self-esteem and self-worth. As this is a time of self-development for the victims of racism too, these feelings may lead to a rejection of their own culture, language and values
Overview
Racism is a terrible thing that has to come to an end. Many freedom fighters have tried and have been extremely close to suceeding, each setting a higher bar for each other.You can do it as well. Start anywhere and begin your journey of stopping racism. The power of achieving greatness is within you. It doesn't matter if you have or haven't been affected yet, if you are any race, you have to endure the deadly blows Racism may through at you, but remember, You can help stop it.