Racial Slurs and Insensitivity in Schools

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What is the author's main concern about young teens?

Their use of insults and jokes towards students from different backgrounds.

Their ability to share their family's opinions on social issues.

Their lack of understanding of the hate, segregation, and struggle people have endured. (correct)

Their ability to form opinions about wars and protests.

What have some teens reportedly been doing, thinking they have a 'pass' to do so?

Denouncing specific religions and their values.

Sharing their family's opinions on social media.

Using racial slurs and insults towards others. (correct)

Creating their own opinions about wars and protests.

What has the author heard about in different schools?

Fundraisers and protests for wars and social causes.

Insults and jokes towards students from different backgrounds. (correct)

Students sharing their opinions about social issues.

Students denouncing specific religions and their values.

What is the author's family background?

The author is Indigenous and has three Black siblings. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author's sister find through her DNA journey?

Her biological father. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the author's DNA test?

One per cent Nigerian. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author's sister respond with excitement when they heard about the DNA test result?

You're Black!! That's awesome! Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's tone towards young teens who think they have a 'pass' to say racial slurs?

Juvenile and ludicrous. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author's sister react strongly to the news about their ancestry?

Because it meant something significant to her Signup and view all the answers

What did the Black man in the group explain to the author about their ancestry?

That they were considered Black due to the 'one drop rule' Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'one drop rule' in the U.S.?

A rule that deemed someone Black if they had one Black ancestor Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author's story about their ancestry have a significant impact on them?

Because it made them realize the significance of their ancestry in the context of history Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn about Indigenous people in the U.S. from the Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon?

That they were required to have a sponsor to access their bank accounts if they were more than 50% Indigenous Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author think it is important to share stories about their ancestry and history?

Because they help to educate people about the past and its significance Signup and view all the answers

Who is Charla Huber?

An Indigenous communications consultant Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'one drop rule' in the context of the author's story?

It had a significant impact on their rights and freedoms in the past Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Racial Slurs and Lack of Understanding

Young teens who think they have a "pass" to say a racial slur do not fully understand the hate, segregation, and struggle people have had to endure.
Many students are using racial slurs, thinking they have permission from someone of the targeted race to do so.

Personal Experience

The author has Indigenous and Black siblings through adoption and has had conversations with them about their heritage.
The author's sister, who is Black, was excited to learn that the author has 1% Nigerian ancestry, showing that even a small percentage of Black heritage can be meaningful to some people.

Historical Context

The "one drop rule" in the U.S. previously deemed anyone with even "one drop" of Black blood as "Negro or coloured", which could have cost someone their freedom.
In the U.S., Indigenous people who were less than 50% Indigenous could oversee their own finances, while those who were more than 50% required a white sponsor to access their funds.

Importance of Education

The lack of understanding about the history of racism and segregation leads to the use of racial slurs and hateful comments being seen as jokes.
It is essential to share and educate people about the struggles of different races and religions to prevent such ignorance.

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This quiz explores the occurrence of racial slurs and insensitive jokes in schools, highlighting the lack of understanding about the hate and struggle people have faced.