Anti-Racism
Anti-racism is an approach to identify, analyze, and challenge racism and how it shows up in values, attitudes, behaviours, and structures in all levels of society. There are anti-racism tools available that can help you take action against all types of racism.
Working on anti-racism includes identifying, challenging, preventing, and eliminating racism. It involves advocating for widespread system changes and addressing all areas of society that contribute to ongoing racism and inequity. This may include questioning, confronting, and re-structuring:
- Underlying values
- Behaviours
- Structures
- Policies
- Programs
- Practices
To become anti-racist, each person needs to first learn and understand how racism impacts the lived and living experiences of Indigenous Peoples and racialized people, or those who do not identify as a member of white dominant culture. It also involves a willingness to change perspectives, behaviours, and systems that are racist.
Anti-racism is the responsibility of everyone.
Reflection
As you reflect on the following questions, consider your role in the education system, as well as your own lived and living experiences.
- What does anti-racism mean to you?
- What does it mean to be anti-racist?
- How can I continue to learn about and practice anti-racism within my work environment?
