Ejercicio 1
In community, consider the following points to address throughout the selected material to raise awareness about racism.
Parte 1.a
What is racism?
- Racism is the belief that one race or ethnic group is superior to another.
- It appears in ideas, words, and actions that treat people unfairly because of their skin color, language, or origin.
- It can be individual (a personal insult) or systemic (laws and institutions that exclude groups).
Respuesta orientativa: Racism is the false belief that some races are better than others, and it shows up in discrimination, stereotypes, and unequal treatment.
Parte 1.b
How does racism affect society?
- It creates inequality in schools, jobs, health, and justice.
- It divides communities and produces violence, mistrust, and exclusion.
- It limits the development of discriminated groups and of the whole society.
Respuesta orientativa: Racism affects society by producing inequality, social division, and violence, and by denying opportunities to people because of their ethnic origin.
Parte 1.c
What actions promote racist acts?
- Spreading stereotypes or jokes that mock an ethnic group.
- Excluding, bullying, or denying services to someone because of their origin.
- Normalizing discriminatory language and silence when it happens.
Respuesta orientativa: Racist acts are promoted by stereotypes, offensive jokes, exclusion, and silence in the face of discrimination.
