21ST CENTURY DEBATES
Racism

The highly successful 21st Century Debates series looks at the enormous social and political issues in society at the start of the new millennium. Racism explores the history of racist hatred and examines the present day experiences of immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers and members of ethnic minorities who find themselves as targets of racism. It also looks at the rise of neo-fascist organizations and asks what can be done to heal these divisions in society.
Throughout the book there are differing viewpoints, facts and debates which show the complexity of the drugs trade and the issues it raises.

 

 

 

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This website from the North of England Refugee Service, an independent and charitable organization, has true stories of asylum seekers' experiences in the UK.
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This BBC website gives you more information about the anti-slavery movement in Britain.
15 The Anti-Defamation League combats anti-Semitism and bigotry. Its website includes information on the holocaust and the children who suffered.
16 This BBC website provides an in-depth history of Southern Africa and in particular the apartheid system, split into easy-to-read sections.
19 Split into different time periods, this BBC website gives a short history of immigration to the UK.
26 This interactive website from the BBC gives information about why refugees have to leave their countries. Includes clickable guides, slideshows and a photo diary.
28 The US Committee for Refugees has audio clips of refugees telling their stories in their own words. You will need RealPlayer to listen to these, but you can download it for free at www.realplayer.com.
30 The Institute of Race Relations website provides stories from young refugees at British Schools who have faced deportation. You can read and listen to their stories.
33 The refugee council looks at the truth behind media myths about asylum seekers.
35 This Oxfam website gives you information about the indigenous peoples in Guatemala.
37 This BBC website gives you information about Aborigines in Australia and the racism they face.
40 The Forum against Islamophobia and Racism gives you information about racism against Muslims in Britain and the campaigns to combat it.
52 This interactive guide from Tolerance.org, gives you information about the racist extremists in the USA, and tips on how to combat racism.
57 Find out more about Youth Against Racism in Europe (YRE) from their website.