4: Racism

Diversity means understanding and recognising our unique and individual differences. The differences can be in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious/political beliefs and ideas. It also helps to remove judgements and stereotyping of people who belong to certain groups.

A race is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. The term was first used to refer to speakers of a common language and then to denote national affiliations. By the 17th century the term began to refer to physical traits.

In the next video young people talk about the racism they’ve experienced and ways to be anti-racist.

Activity

Make a meme, poster, gif, or short video that could help combat racism.

A meme can be a still image, an animated GIF or a short video clip. Usually text is overlaid to convey a message. Text on memes is often funny or irreverent – often to make light of a situation - but they can be serious too.

For this exercise, don’t use any clips from TV, film or content you find online. Recreate it in your groups instead.

A thin pink line designed to visually separate items on the page

Now you're ready to move on the next video:

Has the Black Lives Matter movement helped spark change for racial justice and equaslity?

5. Black Lives Matter