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1. | Avoiding public interactions with people of different races |
2. | Telling racist jokes |
3. | Speaking negatively about/ stereotyping a specific ethnic group |
4. | Giving the benefit of the doubt only to people of the same race |
5. | Avoiding any forms of relationships with people of different races/ ethnicities |
6. | Prioritising people of own race |
7. | Saying that they are '/colourblind' or that they '/don't see race' |
8. | Policing the tone of people of colour |
9. | Appropriating race/ culture of a social group |
10. | Denying their own privilege/ racism |
11. | Fearing people of colour |
If your loved one showed any racist behaviour, notice how it makes you feel. It's okay to take time and space away from your loved one to decide how to proceed.
1. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
2. Temper your expectations
3. Be in it for the long haul
1. | Be empathetic |
2. | Be curious, don't make assumptions |
3. | Don't advise - inform rather than direct (e.g. instead of saying '/you should/ can't/ have to', say instead, '/that idea is hurtful because…/ that behaviour makes life harder for people because…') |
1. | Set ground rules around racism - state gently but clearly, what you will and will not tolerate |
2. | Cut ties |
3. | Let it go |
4. | Talk to someone about it |
5. | Consider seeing a therapist if you need help managing your feelings |
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