In community, consider the following points to address throughout the selected material to raise awareness about racism.
What is racism?
- Racism is the belief that one race or ethnic group is superior to another.
- It shows up in attitudes, words, and actions that exclude or harm people because of their origin or skin color.
- It can be individual (a personal insult) or structural (laws and institutions that treat groups unequally).
Respuesta orientativa: Racism is the false idea that some races are better than others, and the unfair treatment that comes from that idea. It can appear in personal attitudes and also in laws or institutions.
How does racism affect society?
- It creates inequality in education, health, and jobs.
- It damages trust between communities and can cause violence or discrimination.
- It limits the development of the whole society because many people cannot reach their full potential.
Respuesta orientativa: Racism divides society, produces inequality in opportunities, and generates conflict and mistrust. It also harms the mental health and dignity of the people who suffer it.
What actions promote racist acts?
- Making jokes or comments that mock a person's origin or skin color.
- Excluding classmates from groups, games, or school activities because of their ethnicity.
- Sharing stereotypes or hate messages on social media.
- Ignoring or justifying discriminatory behavior when we see it.
Respuesta orientativa: Racist acts are promoted by stereotypes, offensive jokes, exclusion, and silence when we witness discrimination. Sharing hate content online also spreads racism.










