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Transcript: THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!! discrimination commonplace, mostly against foreign workers; low wage conditions geopolitical dimension: Resentment at the policies of America in their region many Western things are hated or despised The situation of Palestine and Israel: Very contentious, prejudice on both sides Racism in Asia RACISM Alp B.C. Teberler, 11A, 2713 Racial profiling: police brutality against minorities, history of slavery, the rising resentment against immigrants Since terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, Security concerns have understandably increased, but so too has racial profiling, discrimination etc. Historic moment for America: First black president, Barack Obama race Resources Racism in Europe Racism in Australia What is Racism? Racism concerning 6 continents Neo-Nazism Racism against Gypsies Situation in Turkey Apartheid conflict Neo-Nazism post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism global phenomenon, with organized representation in many countries, as well as international networks Some European and Latin American countries have laws prohibiting the expression of pro-Nazi views. Many Nazi-related symbols are banned in European countries in an effort to reduce neo-Nazism. Greeks, Armenians, Arab Christians, Assyrians, Bulgarians, Georgians, Kurdish Christians, Alevis(Alawites), Sufis, Shiites and other Muslim non-Turks such as Kurds, Zazas and Arabs. 2008, study: Australians in general are welcoming of diversity but 10% still have racist views. Australia: Racist past, apartheid, where indigenous Aboriginal people have lost almost all their land and suffered many prejudices. Racism in Middle East http://www.globalissues.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/ Racism in North America Violence due to economic problems and religion As noted by Wikipedia in an article on racism, “until 2003, Malaysia enforced discriminatory laws limiting access to university education for Chinese students who are citizens by birth of Malaysia, and many other laws explicitly favoring bumiputras (Malays) remain in force.” Prejudice by Indian caste system quite similar to ideology of racism stereotypes Europe: Many cultures in a small area of land that has seen many conflicts throughout history. Christopher Columbus reached the Americas: Theories about “race” began to develop. Risk of xenophobia and racial hatred in the new millenium Racism: Growing w/ changing economic circumstances and increased immigration to the region differences peace or hatred? of both prejudice and discrimination based in social perceptions of biological differences between peoples Some people are superior to others. Racism and discrimination as powerful weapons: Fear or hatred Conflict and war, during economic downturns. MAIN POINTS Area of Concepts Most of the conflicts, on account of wish to access resources European colonialism and imperialism during the divide and rule policies (Civil) War; Gained independence from former colonial countries ethnic Racism in Africa unnoticed when it comes to racism and discrimination persecuted to a similar extent as the Jews throughout history Even now they are largely mistreated or ignored. Xenophobia An Assyrian church vandalized in Detroit (2007). prejudice Racism against Gypsies world society What is Racism? Headline of the daily Cumhuriyet dated July 13, 1930: Cleaning started, the ones at Zeylân valley were completely annihilated