Racism Awareness

Summary

This course gives participants an excellent grounding in the concepts of race and racism and is based on our thirty years of experience of working in this area. It explores the history of racism, the latest sociological and scientific theories about race, the different levels at which racism operates in our society and the ways it can manifest. It will also raise your awareness of the relevant legislation that exists in the UK to address racist discrimination and hate crime, and develop your skills to challenge racism when you encounter it in work and life.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will 

• Understand the concepts of race, ethnicity and nationality and how they are used in UK equality law;
• Have an awareness of the history of racism;
• Have knowledge of the latest scientific and socological understandings of race and racism;
• Understand the different levels at which racism operates in our society and the different ways in which it can manifest;
• Have knowledge of good practice in addressing racism and the confidence to act on racism when they encounter it in their work and lives. 

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to raise their awareness about racism and develop their confidence to address racist discrimination and hate crime. It will be particularly useful for people who are working with individuals and communities that may be affected by racism. 

No prior knowledge of the subject is assumed.

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