Provocations for Anti-Racism Research and Practice

Wednesday, September 11 convened by University of Western Sydney.

The Challenging Racism ProjectCentre for Western Sydney and Whitlam Institute invite you to attend this showcase of cutting edge anti-racism research and practice. Facilitated by Rhonda Itaoui, the event comprised a panel discussion about current directions in anti-racism research and practice. Provocations addressed synergies between research and practice, looking at how these can advance anti-racism in all spheres.

Australian schools are one of the most common settings in which children experience racism. Rachel Sharples and Katie Cherrington  discussed how to develop effective anti-racism interventions in schools. The online world is increasingly a space where racism persists, causing great harm to individuals, groups, and communities. Kevin Dunn and Stijn Denayer  discussed what is needed to make these spaces safe and ethical, and how to develop strategies to tackle the pervasive threat of online hate.

The Challenging Racism Project activates its research into anti-racism training. Zarlasht Sawari  discussed how research can be activated into educational strategies that improve anti-racism literacy; the ability to recognise everyday racism and its impacts; and effective bystander interventions. Naomi Steinborner demonstrated the application of this training to youth theatre in a regional setting.