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TURNING RACISM AROUND

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Relevant competency goal

The students will:

  • Explore and reflect on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts.

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Warm-up

What does “being different” mean to you?

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Questions for reflection (while watching)

  1. In what way does racism exist and show itself in your society?

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  • Why do you think people perform racist acts?

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  • What examples of structural racism do you hear about in this video?

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  • What kind of negative impact can racism �have on someone’s mental health?

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  • What measures can be taken to deal with the negative effects?

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  • How can we support those experiencing racism?

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THEME VIDEO RACISM

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How is racism defined today?

Definition of racism:

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  • A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits �and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.

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  • The systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, �economic, and political advantage of another.

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  • A political or social system founded on racism and�designed to execute its principles.

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism

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Share your reflections to the questions

  • In what way does racism exist and show itself in your society?

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  • Why do you think people perform racist acts?

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  • What examples of structural racism do you hear about in this video?

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  • What kind of negative impact can racism �have on someone’s mental health?

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  • What measures can be taken to deal with the negative effects?

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  • How can we support those experiencing racism?

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Classroom activity

The Social Identity wheel -

where am I?

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Questions for class discussion

  1. What did you learn about how racism affects people on a micro (individual) level?

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  • What did you learn about how racism affects people on a macro (societal) level?

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  • How can someone who has not experienced racism be an ally for someone experiencing it?

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  • Why are the experiences from those who have felt racism essential to be able to make �the changes that can lead to a society free of racism?

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  • What societal changes can we implement in Norway to break down structural racism?

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  • What can your school do to be free of structural racism?

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  • How can you contribute to be part of the positive change?

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Closure activity

Think of one thing from this session that you want to remember.

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