Can we eat our way to racial tolerance? How effective are online campaigns against violence and discrimination, and what is the role of the media in swaying public opinion on such issues?

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In early 2009, violent attacks against Indian students in Melbourne began to increase. One woman decided to start a simple online campaign against racism, encouraging people around Australia to celebrate the presence of Indians in our society by eating Indian food. The campaign quickly became nation-wide, while public debate grew over how truly effective it could be.

Challenge List

	Listen & learn from an SBS podcast about the "Vindaloo Against Violence" campaign.
	Webquest the Vindaloo Against Violence blog and related media articles.
	Survey other students at your school about their awareness of & opinions on the campaign.
	Debate the topic of whether the Vindaloo Against Violence campaign shifted racist perspectives in Australia.
	Post Your Thoughts about the campaign online, drawing from your survey results and the class debate.