racismnoway

Contents

• What is racism?
  • Racism in Australia
  • Racism and the law
• The importance of culture, language and identity
  • Culture and language
  • Australia's cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Identity and community
• The extent of racism in Australian schools
  • Racist abuse and harassment
  • Racism and violence
  • Attitudes of students
  • Teacher attitudes and the classroom
  • Cultural diversity and the school climate
  • School community relations
  • The effects of racism in schools
• References
  • Print References
  • Websites

Understanding racism

Irrespective of its sources, racism is racism. Ignorance is no excuse. Insecurity is not justification...racism in all its forms should be uncompromisingly condemned.

Michael Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, quoted in Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Fourth Report, 1996