Defining Anti-Racism

What does the term "race" refer to?

• A competition of speed

• Grouping of people together based on what they look like (their visual features), most commonly skin colour.

• A type of social event

• A biological classification of humans based on genetic traits

What is "racism"?

• The belief in the importance of racial harmony

• A policy for managing cultural diversity

• When someone treats a person or group of people unfairly or thinks that they are inferior because of their skin colour or 'race'.

• The study of human races

What does "anti-racism" imply?

• Supporting racial discrimination

• Ignoring racial issues

• Being neutral on the topic of race

• Opposing racism

What does personal racism refer to?

• Unfair treatment and policies within organizations

• Beliefs affecting interactions between different races

• Private beliefs and prejudices about the superiority of one race

• Racism that occurs between nations

Interpersonal racism occurs when:

• Organizations implement unfair policies

• Individuals' private beliefs influence their interactions with others

• One race is believed to be superior in private

• Laws are created to favor one race over another

Systemic racism involves:

• Personal beliefs about race

• Interactions between two people of different races

• Unfair treatment within organizations leading to unequal outcomes

• A personal dislike of people from other races

What does the prefix 'anti' mean?

• Before

• Against

• After

• With

Based on the meaning of the prefix 'anti', what does 'anti-racism' imply?

• Supporting racism

• Ignoring racism

• Challenging racism

• Unrelated to racism

Which response would be considered anti-racist in the given scenario?

• Ignore the comments and do nothing.

• Laugh along with the children making negative comments.

• Explain to the children that they shouldn't judge people based on the way they look and then tell a teacher.

• Tell the new girl to change her hairstyle.

Why is ignoring the comments and offering to show the new girl around not considered an anti-racist response?

• Because it does not address the negative comments made by the children.

• Because it encourages the children to continue making negative comments.

• Because it shows support for the new girl.

• Because it involves telling a teacher about the incident.