You didnt actually read that page did you?
Oh hai. Still waiting for you guys to pay compo for your Gulags.
LOL did you?
Denial of discrimination
You don’t need to actively discriminate. Some people deny discrimination which is a form of prejudice that can be harmful to those who are its target.
Denial can be harmful in itself. It can create an environment in which people may feel silenced. This can actually compound the stress caused by the initial experience. Denial can also discourage people affected by discrimination to take action to reduce discrimination and its effects.
How can you deny discrimination? Take this example: In a survey about the attitudes toward Aboriginal people [17], 83% of people agreed that “Aboriginal people hold a special place as the first Australians”. But at the same time 28% disagreed that being Aboriginal makes it harder to succeed in Australia today, and 43% thought that Aboriginal people get more government money than they should, which is a
common myth.
If these 28% and 43% had done their homework they would know better and not deny that Aboriginal people face more hardship and do not receive enough government support.
Campaign against discrimination
Beyondblue in 2014 launched a national anti-discrimination campaign to highlight its impact on the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people.
Subtle or ‘casual’ racism can be just as harmful as more overt forms. Imagine being judged in a job interview by the colour of your skin, rather than the strength of your CV. How would you feel if you were watched in a shop or treated differently on public transport?
