Module 3 - Racism & Discrimination

Question 1

Racism:

Answer 1

The process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race

Question 2

Bias (3):

Answer 2

A preference for or again a person or group of people
Seeing people through negative lens
Conscious / Unconscious

Question 3

Stereotypes:

Answer 3

Evaluation of a person/people according to preconceived ideas - may originate from experience
Eg. All dark allies are dangerous

Question 4

Individual racism

Answer 4

Occurs during interactions between people
Eg bullying, racist names

Question 5

Institutional racism

Answer 5

Occurs at the institution level
entrenched policies, practices and procedures that inform and direct the everyday operation of an organisation, business or enterprise
inevitable

Question 6

Systemic racism

Answer 6

history, attitudes, ideology, culture or a country; and the interactions of laws and institutional policies
that combine to perpetuate inequity

Question 7

What are the 4 processes / Characteristics of racism?

Answer 7

Categorisation
Stereotyping
Evaluation
Behaviour

Question 8

Categorisation
(4 Characteristics of racism)

Answer 8

based on appearance or cultural traits

Question 9

Stereotyping
(4 Characteristics of racism)

Answer 9

ascribing personal characteristics to a person’s genetic background

Question 10

Evaluation
(4 Characteristics of racism)

Answer 10

stereotypes become universal
Eg all aboriginals …

Question 11

Behaviour
(4 Characteristics of racism)

Answer 11

attitudes are reinforced and sanctioned

Question 12

What is the impact of racism on health

Answer 12

Lead to poor mental health & physical health

Question 13

How do you be an ally against racism? (7)

Answer 13

• Education
• Awareness (your own, others)
• Standing beside
• Take action (social situations, online, at work)
• Advocacy for individuals & communities
• Humility
• Priviledge
  -Doing nothing encourages racsim

Question 14

8 Principles for addressing racism:

Answer 14

Your safety
Acknowledge racism
Be aware and open to truth
Stand beside people
Take action
Report racism
Support the person
Advocate for those experiencing racism

Question 15

Stereotyping:

Answer 15

A form of racism which ascribes personal characteristics to a person’s genetic background

Question 16

Categorisation:

Answer 16

A form of racism which ascribes characteristic of racism based on appearance or cultural traits

Question 17

Systemic Racism:

Answer 17

A type of racism that is prevalent across history, attitudes, ideology, culture or a country; and the interactions of laws and institutional polices that combine to perpetuate inequity

Question 18

Institutional Racism:

Answer 18

The type of racism that involves entrenched policies, practices and procedures that inform and direct the everyday operation of an organisation, business or enterprise. Seen as inevitabl

Question 19

Individual Racism:

Answer 19

The type of racism that occurs during interactions between people “and can include, making negative comments about a particular ethnic group in person or online, calling others racist names, and bullying, hassling or intimidating others

Question 20

Professional obligations to racism - Codes of Conduct -> Ethical Principles (4)

Answer 20

Patient autonomy
Beneficence (acting the patient’s best interest)
Non-maleficence (doing no harm
Justice

Question 21

7 Strategies for encouraging conversations about racism

Answer 21

1) Clarify what was meant – sometimes what was said is not what was meant
2) Speak to someone privately: “What you said before has been on my mind and I’d like to speak with you about it”

3) Open a discussion on stereotypes: “Hang on, that hasn’t been my experience”

4) Encourage empathy: “If this was happening to you, what would you do?” or “I’m going to challenge your perceptions with a story I heard from….”

5) Be careful to avoid aggression – no lecturing. If you’re upset try: “When you say……I feel…….”. Bring it back to a personal level.

6) Listen to the other person’s perspective – people respond well when they feel understood

7) Be careful online – will a response inflame the situation? You could respond with a link that explains flaws in their argument Or you could block the person. Report very offensive material.

Question 22

Privilege (3)

Answer 22

Experiencing unearned advantages or entitlements because you are part of the dominant culture
Often the advantages or entitlements aren’t recognised by that group
Privilege ≠ racism

Question 23

Reconciliation:

Answer 23

Frames response to historical injustices
Transcends politics
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights are respected and championed
“Reconciliation concerns both Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians - we are bound to each other’s fate. In order to achieve reconciliation we must heal together - reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility.”

Question 24

5 Steps to reconciliation

Answer 24

1) Acceptance of shared history – truth telling

2) Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and identity

3) Recognition that that past informs the present

4) Identify changes needed in society

5) Living together in harmony

Question 25

5 domains of reconciliation

Answer 25

1) Race relations
2) Equality & Equity
3) Institutional Integrity
4) Unity
5) Historical Acceptance

Question 26

1. Race relations:
   (5 domains of reconciliation)

Answer 26

All Australians understand
and value Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
peoples, cultures, rights
and experiences.

Question 27

2. Equality and Equity:
   (5 domains of reconciliation)

Answer 27

Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples participate
equally in a range of life
opportunities and the unique
rights of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples
are recognised and upheld.

Question 28

3. Institutional Integrity:
   (5 domains of reconciliation)

Answer 28

The active support of
reconciliation by the nation’s
political, business and
community structures.

Question 29

4. Unity:
   (5 domains of reconciliation)

Answer 29

An Australian society that values
and recognises Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander cultures and heritage as a
proud part of a shared national
identity.

Question 30

5. Historical Acceptance:
   (5 domains of reconciliation)

Answer 30

All Australians understand and
accept the wrongs of the past
and their impact on Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
peoples. Australia makes amends
for past policies and practices
ensures these wrongs are never
repeated.

Question 31

reconciliation action plans in organisations (4)

Answer 31

Types of reconciliation action plans in organisations:

1) Reflect: scoping reconciliation

2) Innovate: implementing reconciliation

3) Stretch: embedding reconciliation

4) Elevate: leadership in reconciliation

Question 32

Constitution:

Answer 32

A constitution is a set of rules and principles that guide how a nation
(or state or organisation) works.
A constitution determines the powers and duties of the government
and outlines the rights and duties of the people.

Question 33

Treaty:

Answer 33

A legally binding agreement between two or more states or sovereign powers that is usually reached after a period of negotiation.

Question 34

Uluru Statement from the Heart:

Answer 34

1) First Nations voice

2) makarrata commission

Makarrata commission
- supervise agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling

Question 35

Voice Referendum:

Answer 35

-2023, did not pass
“A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.”