A large employer hired many people of colour to work in lower paid jobs. While white employees are trained and promoted, employees of colour are never promoted although they are qualified and experienced. A Sikh man is teased by his co-workers because of his accent and his turban. His co-workers also tell jokes that make fun of immigrants. The BC Human Rights Code says that a person cannot be denied opportunities or treated differently because of the colour of their skin, ethnic or cultural background, religion or country that they come from.
Racism causes damage by isolating and hurting people and dividing communities.
Victims of racism often feel powerless to do anything about it, but there are a lot of things that can be done. No one has the right to discriminate against a person because of the colour of their skin, ethnic or cultural background, religion or country that they come from. If you are a victim of racism or see it happening, it's important you take action, either on your own or with help. It's important that people who racially attack or harass others are made aware of their actions and held responsible for their actions. Recognize and take action against racism in yourself, your community, school, workplace or home.