The document defines racism as the belief that members of certain races are inherently superior or inferior to others. It notes that racism involves prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against others based on perceptions of racial differences. The document then discusses different forms racism can take, such as bullying based on skin color, religion, language, or country of origin. It also mentions that there are laws in Britain against racism and that schools have rules prohibiting racial bullying. Overall, the document seeks to educate about what constitutes racism and encourages readers to prevent it from occurring.

1. Racism

2. The Oxford definition for Racism is:
The belief that all members of each race
possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific
to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as
inferior or superior to another race or races:
theories of racism
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism
directed against someone of a different race based
on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

3. Racism is when someone thinks different
skin colour or religious beliefs make some
people better than others.
Racists bully people who are different to
them. They do this by name-calling or violence.
Which means…

4. What kinds of racism are there?
Racism is not just a skin colour thing. Many children are
picked on because they look different, speak a different language
or have different religious beliefs.
Some people have to wear certain styles of clothing
because of their religion and very often get bullied because of
this.
Racism includes picking on people who are from a
different country too. Many refugee children whose families
might have escaped war in their own country are bullied in
Britain.

5. Are there laws against racism?
There are laws in Britain to protect people
from racism.
Every school in Britain should have rules
against racial bullying.

6. Racism Ruins!!!
Racism is making people that speak, look or even talk a
different way, feel unimportant and have low self-esteem.
We should all look after and care for each other and
look after the people around us, instead of hating and
provoking everyone who has a different language, colour and
nationality.
Racism is not just words, but actions!
Racism can lead to death and many things which could still
affect the lives of many people.

7. What should I do if I see someone
being racist?
If you think you or someone you know is being
bullied because of their skin colour or religion:
• Do not join in the racism
• Tell a trustworthy-friend and a teacher
what is happening
• If a friend is being racist, ask them why,
and try and stop them from being racist.

8. Famous quotes about racism
"We hate some
people because we
do not know them;
and will not know
them because we
hate them."
“You can’t just live
in that negative
way…make way for
that positive day “
“You can’t
hate the
roots of the
tree and
not hate
the tree”
Racism is
beyond our
common
sense and
has no place
to live in our
society.

9. Where to go?
If you feel that you are being bullied about
your skin colour, background, culture, race,
religion or your abilities, you can tell someone
you trust. You could also talk to some helpful
organisations. For example:
Childline – 0800 1111
Or: NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

10. REMEMBER…
IT CAN BE PREVENTED.
YOU CAN PREVENT IT.