Overview
In this module, you will explore the role that you can play to interrupt racism and speak up against racist attitudes and behaviours.
The module consists of:
- Concepts — key learning ideas
- Reflections — questions that ask you to reflect on your own experiences
- Practice — ways to apply the key learning ideas
- Learn about the difference between calling in and calling out racist incidents
- Learn how to support anti-racism by being an active witness
Becoming Anti-Racist
To improve racial equity in the education system, everyone must take steps to interrupt and disrupt racism.
Speaking up and interrupting racism is important to me because I have a voice and I want to use it, and I was afraid to use my voice as a child and student in the system.
Staff Member, B.C. Education System
Becoming anti-racist requires a commitment to on-going learning and cultural humility.
Here is a review of what cultural humility is (Module 1):
Cultural humility is a practice that supports life-long self-reflection. It begins with an examination of our own identities and biases. It helps us to develop respectful practices and relationships. Additionally, cultural humility highlights the importance of considering power dynamics as well as the influence of historical and social contexts when having interactions with one another.
Each person’s journey to becoming anti-racist is different and it is okay to be at different learning stages. A willingness to continue learning is an important mindset in becoming anti-racist. This process may, at times, cause some feelings of discomfort, shame, or fear. This is a normal part of continuing to learn and grow.
Reflection
Being anti-racist means using your voice to interrupt or call out racism.
Consider a time when you or someone you know experienced or witnessed a racist incident.
- How did you feel?
- How did you respond?
- If you did not do or say anything about the incident, consider what reasons or concerns may have prevented you from responding or speaking up.
