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Editor's Notes

• #3: Intro to racism What is racism Racism takes many forms and can happen in many places. It is more than just words or actions. It includes prejudice, discrimination or hatred directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity or national origin. It also includes all the barriers that prevent people from enjoying dignity and equality because of their race.
• #4: Individual Racism Interpersonal Racism Institutional Racism Cultural Racism Structural Racism
• #5: 1. Who? Anyone can experience racist behaviour, such as being abused because of the colour of your skin Migrants and refugees also regularly experience racism Racism is a matter of growing concern amongst the nations of the world. Racism world wide is manifested in every continent i.e. extreme racist group in Europe, Aborigines/oldest inhabitants of the land in Australia, Apartheid/racial segregation in Africa, Antagonism/hatred between the Israelis & Palestinians in Middle East, strong anti-Vietnamese sentiment by Cambodian people in Asia and police brutality against minorities & the history of slavery in North America.
• #6: Where? Racism can happen just about anywhere. Research indicates that the places where racism is experienced most frequently include in the neighbourhood, shops, and in the workplace. It can emerge in other spaces such as on public transport, sporting events or at schools. Expressions of racism can also be found in media. This happens when, for example, racial groups are represented in an unfair or negative light in news reports or commentary. Many regard the lack of cultural diversity represented in media as another form of racism. In recent years, racism has become a particular problem online. Whether it is offensive comments on social media, hateful videos shared online, cyber-racism has had a significant impact on the growth of racist attitudes. Those spreading racist messages can often do so with the benefit of anonymity.
• #7: Why? People aren¡¯t born with racist ideas or attitudes. Racism is something that is learned. There remain a small minority of people who believe that some races are superior to others. A belief in racial superiority or purity can lead to racial hatred. However, not all racism comes from hatred. Some of it can come from fear and anxiety. People may worry that some groups pose a threat, whether to the safety of the community, or to the national identity. Ignorance can play a part in feeding people¡¯s racial attitudes, as can a need to belong to one¡¯s own group.