Racism: Then and Now

B1 – Intermediate

How do you understand the word “racism”? This word has been widely used for a long time now, especially more in today’s society.

Read the article below to get more information on what racism is then express your thoughts about it.

http://www.english-online.at/society/racism/racism.htm

Discussion Questions:

  1. How would you explain racism in the past and racism now?
  2. How are people of a different color or appearance treated in your home country?
  3. Can you tell a story of experiencing or witnessing racism?
  4. What are some ways we can prevent racism and discrimination?
  5. Have you ever experienced being discriminated against?
  6. In what ways is racism and discrimination a problem in society?
  7. Some people believe that humanity is divided into distinct races, others believe that all human beings belong to only one race. What do you think of this?

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3 replies on “Racism: Then and Now”

1- I think there are no differences between racism in the past and racism today, except that in ancient times there was more cruelty towards those who were different.

2- Generally well, but there are countries where the difference is very noticeable.

3- Yes, in high school, I had a Black classmate, and other classmates discriminated against him because of it.

4- I think by having laws that guarantee coexistence.

5- No.

6- I don’t think it’s a problem.

7- I think we are all human beings.

1. How would you explain racism in the past and racism now?
In my opinion, racism in the past was stronger than it is now because immigration has helped normalize living with people of different skin colors.
2. How are people of a different color or appearance treated in your home country?
They are still treated differently, and we are not fully integrating them.
3. What are some ways we can prevent racism and discrimination?
Firstly, we need to accept that the world is global and that everyone is equal. Secondly, immigrants need to adapt to and respect the culture and rules of the country. Thirdly, the government needs to help integrate them into society.
4. Have you ever experienced being discriminated against?
Fortunately, I haven’t experienced discrimination.
5. In what ways is racism and discrimination a problem in society?
I think it is one of the main problems that the government and society as a whole need to solve.
6. Some people believe that humanity is divided into distinct races, others believe that all human beings belong to only one race. What do you think of this?
I think that races exist because you can see differences in skin color and appearance, but these differences shouldn’t have an impact on society.

You did a good job writing your answers.

Here are some changes that can be implemented in the following sentences:

In my opinion, racism in the past was stronger than it is now because immigration has helped normalize living with people of different skin colors.

In my opinion, racism was stronger in the past than it is now because immigration has helped normalize living with people of different skin colors.

Firstly, we need to accept that the world is global and that everyone is equal.

Firstly, we need to accept that the world has become globalized and that everyone is equal.

Until your next posts!

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