HKUGAC x DHS SDG project: Reducing racial inequalities

  Recognizing Racism in Schools & Workspaces: How to Fight Against It         Although it may not be noticeable at all times, r acism can manifest in many forms, from blatant discrimination to subtle impolite aggressions. In schools or workspaces, you may notice actions from your peers that may not be very friendly, such as racial stereotypes or hostile jokes.  Here are some tips and steps you can take towards identifying and combating racism in these settings.  1. Recognize the signs of racism           In  schools, racist and discriminatory behavior is rather rare, but there are still occasions where hurtful language can transpire. To properly identify racism, look out for these behavior demonstrated by your peers:          1. Slurs and name-calling As a joke or to make fun, students may call people of different cultures or backgrounds d...

Blog #1   1.1 Who are we?        We are Group 4 of the cross- curricular project!! We come from HKUGAC in Hong Kong and Dunman High School of Singapore. We hope we can spread awareness on the subject of racial discrimination through publishing these blog posts. 1.2 What is our goal?      Our goal is to contribute to the 10th SDG goal: Reducing inequalities. It is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations back in 2015. This SDG aspires to guarantee that everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources. The objective is to establish a fair society in which everyone may prosper and realize their full potential. In our projects, we will mainly focus on racial inequalities. 1.3 Why race?      Many domestic helpers or foreigners dwell at Hong Kong or Singapore, both big cities. It is important to teach people and locals how to treat migrants or people of different backgrounds the same way, so t...