Section outline

  • Week 2 (May 10 to 14): Confronting Myths about Racism in New Zealand

    Success Criteria

    Students will gain an understanding about myths that surround the history of racism in New Zealand and will become familiar with key vocabulary on this subject.

    Activities

    1. Read & Writing & class discussion

    Homework

    Complete Lessons 1 to 3 by Friday at 3 pm.

    Lesson 2.1 Key Definitions

    In Chapter 1 of the book, We Don’t Serve Maori Here, write down each of the words in italics in your Red Books. Only write down the words on pages 6 to 9. Number them starting with the number 1. At the top of the page, write ‘Definitions for Chapter 1 of We Don’t Serve Maori Here.” Be sure to leave at least two spaces between each definition.

    Lessons 2.2 and 2.3

    Read Chapter 1. In your Red Books, write down the full question and answers to questions 1-3, and 5-13.

    1. Why do you think the story of Māori racial segregation has rarely been taught in our public schools until now?

    2. “Nazis were made, not born.” What is meant by this statement? See p. 9.

    3. How is the notion that there are different races – dangerous?

    (skip question 4)

    5. “There is strength in diversity.” Explain.

    6. How many different species of humans are there? What about cats and dogs?

    7. Give examples of behaviours that are often associated with the following words: racism, racial profiling, scapegoating.

    8. How have stereotypes of people of Jewish ethnicity changed over the past 100 years?

    9. “Race is a myth, but it is a social reality.” Explain. See pp. 8-12.

    10. How can the myth of race negatively impact on student performance?

    11. In 1950, which organization issued a statement that race is a myth? Why?

    12. Name 5 different ethnic groups, nationalities, and religions.

    13. How have stereotypes of people of Jewish ethnicity changed over the past 100 years?


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the concept of race and giving students a fundamental understanding of the concept of race as a mythological concept, but is also a social reality. Students will explore myths that surround the history of racism in New Zealand. Students will become familiar with key vocabulary on this subject.