If you are reading this page, you most likely don’t know what racism is or want to improve your knowledge on the subject. Well, this is where we can help with that! So… what is racism? Racism is a form of bullying someone, but for a couple of specific reasons. The most common examples of this are: skin colour, origin, accent, style/clothing, religion or cultural beliefs. This act of meanness has been going on for centuries, passed down through generations. Racism is not okay. Everyone is equal and should have the same rights in life and the same chances of success.
The Oxford Dictionary defines it as, “Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.”
Racism can happen/take place in different ways:
- PHYSICALLY: pushing, shoving, kicking and punching.
- VERBALLY: words used in hurtful ways and swearing at each-other
- MENTALLY: Racism can affect people mentally and can cause trauma and phobias
- CYBER/ONLINE: Racism taking place on the web, mostly caused by trolls and cyber bullies