Section outline

  • REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on At different times in New Zealand History certain groups have been marginalized and treated as inferior to others simply because of the group they belonged to.
    • We are REFLECTING on vocabulary related to the concepts of culture, collective identity, racism, discrimination, and colonization in relation to New Zealand history.
    • We are REFLECTING how, since the mid-19th century (the 1800s), government actions and inaction, and prevailing stereotypes of the aforementioned groups have had negative impacts (social, cultural, economic, etc.).

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    At different times in New Zealand History certain groups have been marginalized and treated as inferior to others simply because of the group they belonged to. Prominent examples include the treatment of the original settlers of the land that is now known as New Zealand – the Māori, who endured an array of injustices and challenges to their identity from the mainstream European culture. Similar treatment was experienced by other ethnic groups such as Chinese goldminers, migrant labourers from India, Fiji, and Scandinavia, and workers from the Pacific Islands. By the end of this unit, students will be familiar with basic vocabulary related to the concepts of culture, collective identity, racism, discrimination, and colonization in relation to New Zealand history.  They will be able to recount how, since the mid-19th century (the 1800s), government actions and inaction, and prevailing stereotypes of the aforementioned groups have had negative impacts (social, cultural, economic, etc.).  


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Gain a basic understanding of the history and biology behind the concept of race and will be able to explain the statement: ‘While race is a myth, it is also a socia reality.’  

    • Recount key terms and ideas that are associated with racism including what constitutes ethnicity and ethnic groups. 

    •  understanding key ideas on race and being able to give examples of what has happened historically when these labels have been applied to certain groups, and the importance of respecting diversity and practicing tolerance and inclusion in everyday life in New Zealand.

    Activities:

    1. Videos
    2. Confronting Myths about Racism in New Zealand
    3. Key Definitions