Eradicating Racism
June 2020
https://echochamberescape.com/2020/06/08/eradicating-racism/
We need to look at our attitudes, behaviours and actions at all levels of society – individuals, communities, schools, workplaces, law enforcement, government and media. Racism is a systemic issue which has arisen from our upbringing, education system, legal structures as well as cultural norms and the bar to which we have come to accept.
As individuals, we have the responsibility to speak up within our circles, social media and to our leaders.
Communities have the responsibility to practice inclusivity through messaging, safe places and activities.
Schools play a significant role in the direction of future generations to instil a sense of unity and equality for all students and provide culturally appropriate support.
Workplaces need to ensure that they have a safe environment for all staff, including appropriate policies, guidelines, and including people of colour in their decision-making processes.
Police and courts have a critical role in preventing over-representation of First Nations Australians in prisons.
Governments and leaders play a critical role to truly represent their constituents in a fair and just manner.
The media needs to take responsibility for its language; how ethnic and religious groups are portrayed and differentiate between ethnicity and country.
We all need to take action.
