Racism & discrimination

1. SCHOOL…
Name:_____________________________________________ Nº: _____
RACISM & DISCRIMINATION:
· Racism & Discrimination are perhaps the most disturbing problems today’s societies have to deal with. People
ask themselves frequently what reasons lie behind all racist and discriminate attitudes.
Racism & Discrimination – The roots:
* Prejudice
* Stereotype
* Intolerance
* Racial hatred
* Fear of losing privileges
* Belief that there are races superior to others
* Scapegoating
* Disrespect for others’ rights
* The idea that immigrant brings criminality and unemployment into the country
How can societies prevent and fight these problems?
A. PUT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN THE CORRECT COLUMN:
* Should try to judge the others by the content of their character and not by the colour of their skin;
* Should stop illegal immigration;
* Should provide multiculturalism and anti-racism education;
* Should teach kids to accept and respect the others’ differences;
* Should develop community partnership and facilitate cross-cultural dialogues;
* Should provide critical responses to racism and hate;
* Should show people that immigrants have a role to play in the development of the country;
GOVERNMENTS PEOPLE
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2. · Throughout the times many people have fought for the minority rights. The most famous ones are:
Martin Luther King (1929 - 1968) Rosa Parks (1913 - 2005)
American civil rights leader American civil rights activist
Malcolm X (1925 - 1965) Nelson Mandela (1918 - …)
A charismatic advocate of black separatism The 1st black President of South Africa

3. KEY:
GOVERNMENTS PEOPLE
* Should stop illegal immigration;
* Should provide multiculturalism and anti-racism
education;
* Should develop community partnership and
facilitate cross-cultural dialogues;
* Should provide critical responses to racism and
hate;
* Should show people that immigrants have a role
to play in the development of the country;
* Should teach kids to accept and respect the
others’ differences;
* Should try to judge the others by the content of
their character and not by the colour of their skin;