Page 19 - Let's talk about Racism - Activities for challenging racism

Racist/Not racist

Timings: 10 minutes – 40 minutes Delivery:

• Explain to participants that we are going to explore what is and isn’t racist.

• Tell participants that you will read out some statements then allow them
some time to discuss it with a partner, after a count down on 5-1 if they

think it is racist they should STAND UP and if they think it is not racist they

should REMAIN SEATED.

• Encourage them to make their own decisions and stress that there are no

wrong answers; everybody is entitled to their opinions as long as they can
provide reasons and justifications.

• After the participants have decided, question and ask for feedback from
some people standing up and some sitting down, encourage debate and

discussion as this is a good opportunity to dispel any myths and give facts

and correct information. Repeat the process with other statements.

• This activity is extremely flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific

needs of a group.