Racism by Zain Ahmad
Racism. It is the belief that different attributes and characteristics can be generated onto someone with a certain skin colour. In times of economical and political downturns, racism and discrimination has been used to encourage fear, hatred and conflict between one another. It has become an excuse to scandal about others, discriminating against their religion. While some people believe that racism and discrimination is a very touchy subject, as people think they can freely mutter about others without any restriction, most people believe otherwise. Others believe that words used against people can lead to very dire consequences. As the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ - Article 7 states that people are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination.


Unfortunately, now children are getting included in racism. As common as racism was in the old days, where white people would show racism towards native american black people, unfortunately due to the environment that children currently live in, racism is known and said by them. Blurting out racist jokes that affect other people. Most victims of discrimination are black, african americans and muslims. According to statistical evidence, the U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that African Americans receive 10% longer sentences than whites through the federal system for the same crimes. The truth is the world is racist. Globalissues.org says that to discriminate to others is human nature. It is human nature to feel the need to be the best and conceal your jealousy among others by discriminating. However, it is clean prejudice that people discriminate to others. Unfortunately, now children are getting included in racism. As common as racism was in the old days, where white people would show racism towards native american black people, unfortunately due to the environment that children currently live in, racism is known and said by them. Blurting out racist jokes that affect other people. Most victims of discrimination are black, african americans and muslims. According to statistical evidence, the U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that African Americans receive 10% longer sentences than whites through the federal system for the same crimes. The truth is the world is racist. Globalissues.org says that to discriminate to others is human nature. It is human nature to feel the need to be the best and conceal your jealousy among others by discriminating. However, it is clean prejudice that people discriminate to others.


Now as we all know slavery is caused by racism and discrimination and there is no topic in the history of the human race that is more repugnant than slavery. Anti-racism activist writer, Tim Wise goes on about the past, where only whites could be US citizens, slavery was held upon the African Americans as well as many treacherous things towards black people. Wise said that “approximately 50 million whites at present in this nation have benefited from their largess, said Wise, giving the typical white individual 20 times the net worth of the typical African American person, not because he is smarter, not because he has worked harder, but as the result of racial and unethical treatment.” Now as we all know slavery is caused by racism and discrimination and there is no topic in the history of the human race that is more repugnant than slavery. Anti-racism activist writer, Tim Wise goes on about the past, where only whites could be US citizens, slavery was held upon the African Americans as well as many treacherous things towards black people. Wise said that “approximately 50 million whites at present in this nation have benefited from their largess, said Wise, giving the typical white individual 20 times the net worth of the typical African American person, not because he is smarter, not because he has worked harder, but as the result of racial and unethical treatment.”


Although government groups are moldering the old history book about the low rules of racism, racism does still brew upon us. I interviewed one of Singapore’s international school; UWCSEA EAST, a bunch of 8th Grade students.. Although government groups are moldering the old history book about the low rules of racism, racism does still brew upon us. I interviewed one of Singapore’s international school; UWCSEA EAST, a bunch of 8th Grade students..


“People tell me to go back to my native land Indonesia and eat noodles. I know it is just jokes and all but it really annoys me,” Enrico Setiawan says. “People tell me to go back to my native land Indonesia and eat noodles. I know it is just jokes and all but it really annoys me,” Enrico Setiawan says.


“People tell me to go back to Japan and eat sushi. They also tell me to get bigger eyes and question my eyesight. In my personal opinion, I think it is just all fun and jokes, I really just don’t care. I laugh with them!” Kentaro Okumura says. “People tell me to go back to Japan and eat sushi. They also tell me to get bigger eyes and question my eyesight. In my personal opinion, I think it is just all fun and jokes, I really just don’t care. I laugh with them!” Kentaro Okumura says.


As you can see, people take these racist comments as jokes, although people are not aware that these choices of words could hurt people. According to a recent poll conducted by me, about 60% of the people in my class get discriminated, whether it is for their skin colour or their religion or culture. However, about 60% of the people in my class admit to racially discriminating others. This means that although we do get teased about racism, as well as being the victim, we are also the perpetrator.

As you can see, people take these racist comments as jokes, although people are not aware that these choices of words could hurt people. According to a recent poll conducted by me, about 60% of the people in my class get discriminated, whether it is for their skin colour or their religion or culture. However, about 60% of the people in my class admit to racially discriminating others. This means that although we do get teased about racism, as well as being the victim, we are also the perpetrator.

I can also say that I myself have experienced a lot of racism and discrimination such as people calling me Terrorists, constantly saying I have hidden bombs, questioning me if everything is halal etc. Honestly, I sometimes get very aggravated and bothered by these teases, however I realize that I cannot sway them to change. I sometimes add onto what people say, attempting to prove that I do not care.

I can also say that I myself have experienced a lot of racism and discrimination such as people calling me Terrorists, constantly saying I have hidden bombs, questioning me if everything is halal etc. Honestly, I sometimes get very aggravated and bothered by these teases, however I realize that I cannot sway them to change. I sometimes add onto what people say, attempting to prove that I do not care.

Kush Chavda, a 10 year old scurried down the streets of Essex, London heading towards his school ‘Chigwell’. On the 16th April 2010, he was reportedly bullied by Connor Franklin, the son of the head PE teacher in Chigwell, for being what is socially known as ‘black’. An eye witness of the name of Luke Mulholland states that Connor and his friends shoved him around, trapping him as well as teasing him. Connor Franklin is known to be the ‘psycho’ and troublemaker of the school due to earlier events including him burning down part of the school’s forest. According to Kush Chavda, he had received a phone call the previous night from an unknown user that spoke of imitations of Kush. Although many believed that the suspect is Connor. These events made Kush nervous and conscious of himself. Destroying his mental and stable mind. Racism and discrimination is a very serious issue that concerns millions across the globe, and of course here is an example of a very unfortunate event that occurred.

Kush Chavda, a 10 year old scurried down the streets of Essex, London heading towards his school ‘Chigwell’. On the 16th April 2010, he was reportedly bullied by Connor Franklin, the son of the head PE teacher in Chigwell, for being what is socially known as ‘black’. An eye witness of the name of Luke Mulholland states that Connor and his friends shoved him around, trapping him as well as teasing him. Connor Franklin is known to be the ‘psycho’ and troublemaker of the school due to earlier events including him burning down part of the school’s forest. According to Kush Chavda, he had received a phone call the previous night from an unknown user that spoke of imitations of Kush. Although many believed that the suspect is Connor. These events made Kush nervous and conscious of himself. Destroying his mental and stable mind. Racism and discrimination is a very serious issue that concerns millions across the globe, and of course here is an example of a very unfortunate event that occurred.

Overall, the world’s view on racism and discrimination is an issue that severely needs to shift. Currently, as people are the ‘prey’ of racism, the same amount of people deliver these racist abuses to one another. Although the quantity of the people who get discriminated are piling up, we all are the cause of racism as we are the perpetrator. In this world, issues concerning racism and discrimination is addressed, however we need to take this issue more seriously. Stop and think before you blurt out the next racist joke.

Overall, the world’s view on racism and discrimination is an issue that severely needs to shift. Currently, as people are the ‘prey’ of racism, the same amount of people deliver these racist abuses to one another. Although the quantity of the people who get discriminated are piling up, we all are the cause of racism as we are the perpetrator. In this world, issues concerning racism and discrimination is addressed, however we need to take this issue more seriously. Stop and think before you blurt out the next racist joke.