14th and 15th December

Let's read...

Marine Le Pen speech


Watch the following video

https://vimeo.com/136101511

Watch the video again and write down 8 examples of what you see.


1. Thousands of resumes were sent out which were identical except for the names. Black-sounding names were 50% less likely to be called back for an interview.
2. Black people are charged $700 more than white people when buying cars.
3. Black people are twice as likely to be pulled over by the police.
4. Black clients are shown 17.7% fewer houses than white people.
5. Black people are 4 times more likely to be arrested for using marijuana.
6. Black people are incarcerated 6 times the rate of white people.
7. Doctors did not inform black patients as often as white ones about an important heart procedure.
8. White legislators did not respond as frequently to constituents with black-sounding names.

Do you think there are any racial, religious, ethnic or minority groups that are discriminated against in France?

The Pledge

The producers of the film started an anti-racism campaign with in which they invited viewers of the film to sign a pledge acknowledging the realities of racism and committing to fighting for the equality of all races.

http://www.bravenewfilms.org/racism


Discussion questions

1. What are the causes of racism?
2. Is racism a big problem in your country?
3. Is racism getting worse or disappearing in your country?
4. Do you think racism will ever disappear?
5. What can be done to stamp out racism?
6. What would be the best punishments for those guilty of racism?
7. Do you agree that “racism is taught”?
8. Can you think of any films that deal with racism?

Let's do a dictation!