what can we do...

pepsicokeacola

to prevent racism in Ireland in the coming years.

was just viewing some youtube videos and some of the comments are depressing to say the least. I don't know if I should put it into perspective(i.e if you search Swedish immigrants for example you will get the same xenephobic nonsense on display) or not.

I want to know how in the coming years can we at least curtail racism in Ireland?

What steps and mediums can be used?

My answer is through sport. http://www.sari.ie/sarisite/index.php

I believe that the real racist demographic is from around 25-40. I'm talking about extreme racism here, altho any forms is retarted.

randylonghorn

pepsicokeacola wrote: »

I believe that the real racist demographic is from around 25-40. I'm talking about extreme racism here, altho any forms is retarted.

I think 16 - 35 is probably more accurate tbh, though I can't really back up / prove that in any way, it's more an impression gleaned from working in communities and with young people.

And I certainly wouldn't be tarring everyone or even the majority of that age-group with that brush, far from it. But I do think that xenophobia is more evident in that range, from personal experience.

I do agree that sport or anything really which fosters interaction will always help break down barriers and preconceptions.

It's a broadly-based prejudice though among those who have it, and often starts in the family. I have heard parents tut-tutting at their children for something they said, and then proceed to echo much the same sentiments themselves more subtly ... and I'm there:

Wtf?! 0_o

:facepalm:

As such, the solution will have to be broadly based too ... in homes, in neighbourhoods, in schools, in sport, etc.

karen3212

I think countering lies about other nationalities as soon as we see or hear them is helpful.

Also I think shows like ''Blood of the Irish'' is a good way to show Irish humans that peoples have always moved around the planet.

Also showing people - who've been lied to - actual figures and actual amounts of money that ''foreigners'' or asylum seekers get, might stop liars making **** up.

Nick_oliveri

Integration and multiculturalism are essential for erradicating racism.

Although Britain seems to be encouraging the use of private schools for different cultures and religions-bad move. The secular Jewish community seems to be very isolated. Isolation breeds anti culturalism and ignorance. You and I are deemed as either Protestant or Catholic if we are living in the North... (yes, ive been watching Dawkins this morning)

randylonghorn

Nick_oliveri wrote: »

Integration and multiculturalism are essential for erradicating racism.

I'd be inclined to agree, Nick, but forced integration brings it's own problems.

The balance between encouraging integration and respecting diversity and people's right to choose how to educate their own children etc. can be a difficult one.

In general, though, we should be trying to move in that direction, not towards institutionalising separatism.

Irlbo

I dont believe in racism or its prevention,everyone has their prejudice's,and are entitled to opinions,no matter how abhorrant they are,is it wrong to critise immigration,is that racism?

djpbarry

pepsicokeacola wrote: »

what can we do to prevent racism in Ireland in the coming years.

Paint everyone white and dye their hair red?

djpbarry

karen3212 wrote: »

Also showing people - who've been lied to - actual figures and actual amounts of money that ''foreigners'' or asylum seekers get, might stop liars making **** up.

If my experiences on this website are anything to go by, then showing people facts and figures won't change a thing. Racism/xenophobia is irrational by it's very nature - attempting to counteract it with reason and logic is somewhat futile.

K4t

pepsicokeacola wrote: »

to prevent racism in Ireland in the coming years.

was just viewing some youtube videos and some of the comments are depressing to say the least. I don't know if I should put it into perspective(i.e if you search Swedish immigrants for example you will get the same xenephobic nonsense on display) or not.

I want to know how in the coming years can we at least curtail racism in Ireland?

What steps and mediums can be used?

My answer is through sport. http://www.sari.ie/sarisite/index.php

I believe that the real racist demographic is from around 25-40. I'm talking about extreme racism here, altho any forms is retarted.

Poor money into education at primary and secondary level.