RACISM

An irrational bias towards members of a racial

background. The bias can be positive (e.g. one

race can prefer the company of its own race or

even another) or it can be negative (e.g. one race

can hate another). To qualify as racism, the bias

must be irrational. That is, it cannot have a

factual basis for preference.

RACISM

It is the practice of letting a person's race or skin color

unfairly become a factor when deciding who receives a

job, promotion, or other employment benefit. It most

often affects minority individuals who feel they have been

unfairly discriminated against in favor of a Caucasian (or

white) individual, but there have been recent cases where

whites have claimed that reverse discrimination has

occurred—that is, a minority received unfairly favorable

treatment at the expense of a white individual.

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

What are the MAIN CAUSES of

RACISM?

Instinctive reaction for species protection

Fear of loss and displacement (FEAR)

Ignorance (The condition of being uneducated,unaware or uniformed)

Lack of self love, feeling of unworthinessand desire to feel superior

Instinctive reaction for species protection

It is natural to relate to those who are similar in

our own image and likeness and too feel comfortable

with those that look and reflect who we are in

appearance and behaviour. Humans naturally feel

threatened when things we cherish most such as our

culture, territory, family, and our identity are in

danger of being harmed.

Fear of loss and displacement(FEAR)

Humans naturally seek to protect their own kind,

which means they fear for any loss of what makes

them who they are; it can be anything including our

jobs, status, territory, possessions, personal

significance and even our own identity. Humans fear

being replaced by anyone who is seen as more

appealing and desirable than what they are.

Ignorance (The condition of beinguneducated, unaware or uniformed)

What continues racism is ignorance in the world.

If a person grows up doing a particular thing their

whole lives and everyone else around them does the

same thing, it is seen to be right even if it is morally

wrong it may be to another human being that does

not share the same outlook on life.

Lack of self love, feeling of unworthiness and desire to feel superior

People who are the most racist tend to be people

who lack confidence, self esteem and most of all self

love. A racist person throws all their negative

feelings onto others that are seen as weak and

vulnerable. Racism comes from the feeling of being

worthless, being victimized, and lacking the

opportunities others may have.

What are the EFFECTS ofRACISM?

Racism can have a lot of effects

on a victim. Victims can become

angry, bitter or violent. It can

destroy a person’s self esteem. It

can destroy communities and

creates divisions within society.

What are the EFFECTS of RACISM?

A Cornell News Service study in 2009 did a study

on the effects of racism saying that racial

discrimination erodes mental health. The study

finds that black people may have poorer mental

health as a result of two mechanisms:

Chronic exposure to racial discrimination leads

to more experiences of daily discrimination

It results in an accumulation of daily negative

events across various domains of life, from

family, friends, health and finances.

A person’s whole world can

change from experiencing

discrimination and they can

become depressed, anxious and

mentally unwell.

What are the EFFECTS of RACISM?

LEGAL BASES

DECLARING VIOLATIONS OF THE

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE

ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF RACIAL

DISCRIMINATION TO BE CRIMINAL

OFFENSES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES

THEREFOR

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 966 July 20, 1976

WHEREAS, the International Convention on the

Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

which was adopted by the General Assembly of

the United Nations on December 21, 1965, entered

into force on January 4, 1969;

WHEREAS, the Senate of the Philippines

concurred in the ratification of the Convention on

May 18, 1967;

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 966 July 20, 1976

WHEREAS, the instrument of ratification of the

Convention by the President was deposited with the

Secretary-General of the United Nations on

September 15, 1967;

WHEREAS, the Convention is now part of the law

of the land; and

WHEREAS, the Convention provides in its Article

4, that State Parties, inter alia.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 966 July 20, 1976

"(a) Shall declare an offense punishable by law all

dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority

or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination, as

well as all acts of violence or incitement to such acts

against any race or group of persons of another

color or ethnic origin, and also the provision of any

assistance to racist activities, including the

financing thereof;

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 966 July 20, 1976

"(b) Shall declare illegal and prohibit organizations,

and also organized and all other propaganda

activities, which promote and incite racial

discrimination, and shall recognize the participation

in such organizations or activities as an offense

punishable by law;

"(c) Shall not permit public authorities or public

institutions, national or local, to promote or incite

racial discrimination."

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 966 July 20, 1976

“Philippines Named as One

of the Most Racist Countries

in the World”

http://www.wheninmanila.com/philippines-

named-as-one-of-the-most-racist-countries-

in-the-world/#sYgWEfkpGsfAOwLF.99

“Philippines Named as One of the Most Racist Countries in the World”

The global social attitudes study claims that the most racially

intolerant populations are all in the developing world, with Jordan

and India in the top five.

While the country with the most racially intolerant people is

Jordan, with 51.4% not wanting to live near another race, India is

close behind with 43.5%. The Philippines lies in the 20 to 29.9%

bracket along with other countries like Thailand, France, Malaysia,

Bangladesh and Hong Kong; only below counties such as Egypt,

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea in the 30-39.%

bracket.

The most racially tolerant countries are mostly Western countries,

such as Britain, Canada, Australia and the U.S. In fact, only 3.8% of

U.S. residents are reluctant to live near another race

Example of

RACISM

RACISM