H4 - BLM part 2

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Part 2

Individual racism refers to the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of individuals that support or perpetuate racism in conscious and unconscious ways.

• prejudice, bias, stereotypes or generalizations about an individual or group based on race.

What do you think 'institutional racism' is?
(institution= organization, law, custom)

Institutional racism refers to patterns and structures within organisations and institutions that negatively impact some groups on the basis of race (i.e. the lack of resources, power and opportunities)

Institutioneel racisme is het systematisch uitsluiten, marginaliseren en discrimineren van bevolkingsgroepen door formele of informele regels. 

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How does institutional racism play
into the current situation
in the United States?

Click on the link on the next page and 

read the latest news about the 4 police officiers.

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All four police officiers involved
have been sacked.
What does sacked mean?

1. to be fired
2. to be sent away
3. to pack your bag
4. to lose your job

All four officiers have been charged.
Derek Chauvin has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
What does 'to be charged with' mean?

1st, 2nd and 3rd degree murder. Which is which?

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2

3

not require proof that the defendant wanted the victim to die, only that their actions were dangerous and were carried out without regard to human life.

proof needed of intented to kill + requires premeditation

proof needed of intented to kill + related to crimes of passion

The other three officiers face
counts of aiding and abetting murder.
What does 'aiding and abetting' mean?

Racism is a hot topic all over the world. 

You are now going to listen to four songs from different eras which promote equality.

Listen to the songs, try to understand what they are about and answer the questions.

A Change Is Gonna Come (1963) by Sam Cooke

This song was influential during the civil rights movement, particularly after Martin Luther King was killed. Some would say that it played a significant role in bringing white Americans to actively support the move towards equality.

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Sam Cooke sings "It's been a long time comin' ". What do you think that means?

He also sings "I go to the movie

And I go Downtown

Somebody Keep telling me

Dont hang around". 

Explain what you think he's talking about here.

Imagine (1971) by John Lennon

This song encouraged a dialogue about war, famine and religion, but in a respectful and calm way. Calling for a unified world, where greed and violence don’t exist, this song about equality is an anthem that has inspired so many to fight for peace and love.

In the video on the next page, 25 celebrities sing the song together in isolation during the coronacrisis.

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We are surrounded by hate, cruelty, murder, war and racism. The world that he sings about tells us how we should want the world to be. 

What do you think about celebrities singing this?

Is it appropriate?

Black or White (1991) by Michael Jackson

This is a human rights song and an open plea for racial harmony. Michael Jackson sings about his own experiences and observations of racism, while reminding us we are all equal. Released in 1991, this song still hits home in 2020.

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Name some of Michael Jackson's examples/observations on racism.

Same Love (2012) by Macklemore

This song is about equality, but its topic is different from the other song's topic. Have a listen... 

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Explain what 'Same Love' is about and why this topic is so important.

Go online, find a photo showing 

a positive image 

dealing with this lesson's topic

Add a screenshot of your picture here

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