The term "racial discrimination has been defined by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination as "any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life" (Art. 1). Further the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has confirmed that the word 'descent' used in the definition of racial discrimination is not confined to race only; it also includes the discrimination based on other forms of social stratification in certain societies like caste etc. From time to time a number of experts have been appointed by the international human rights bodies to look into the matter. Almost all the experts have concluded that the social stratification based on caste and other analogous system of social segregation are also covered under the racial discrimination. So as per the international human rights laws the racial discrimination includes the discrimination based on race, colour, descent (caste also included), or national or ethnic origin.

Hi Milon, what is your specific question?

Hi @Cory Cobb I experienced discrimination based on skin colour and race. How to overcome this?

Hi Milon,

I am not sure that there is any one way to overcome this. I am very sorry for your experience as this can be painful. Because there are no clear ways of surely overcoming such an experience, I will share with you what I have read in the literature that seems to help. First, I think it is important to what you attribute this discrimination. You should not attribute this internally as if it were legitimate or as if you deserved it. I think you should attribute this externally as a flaw in the person who discriminated against you. There is never justification for mistreating someone on the basis of an immutable characteristic. Second, I think it is important not to generalize this experience too far. It is easy to go through such a hurtful experience and then believe everyone views you this way. In fact, the vast majority of people likely do not view you negatively like the person who discriminated against you. Third, I think it is important for you to reflect on the pride you have in being of a difference ethnicity/race. Taking in pride in your group membership has been shown to produce many positive effects. Never be ashamed of who you are. Fourth, you may wish to seek social support from friends and family. Support in these times an be very helpful. I know these are vague recommendations, but I hope you will consider them. And I hope you are doing better.

Cory

Dear Cory Cobb thanks a lot for your opinion.

Racial discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities, as others in a similar situation, because of their race, the country where they were born, their ethnic origin or their skin colour.

To protect people against Racial Discrimination in all areas of public life including, among others, employment; education; getting or using services; renting or buying a house or unit; and accessing public places.

Some fine related research question on racial discriminations with fine contributions, sources and many answers...

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What-is-a-racial-discrimination-Does-this-exist-in-your-country-Is-it-one-of-the-causes-of-wars-over-the-world

Florida lawmakers will consider a measure in their upcoming annual session that would largely codify assaults by the governor, Ron DeSantis, against faculty governance, tenure and the teaching or pursuit of racial equity...

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/florida-law-seeks-codify-desantis-attacks-higher-education?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial-daily&spMailingID=24610273&spUserID=MTAxNzcwNzE4MTk2NAS2&spJobID=2190151486&spReportId=MjE5MDE1MTQ4NgS2

Yes, it is the behavior and persecution of others who are different in colour, colour, and belief

The Red Cross’s 1940s policy of racially segregating blood propped up notions of racial difference and Black inferiority. For Black Americans who were already locked in a battle for dignity and civil rights, it was a painful reminder of their second-class citizenship...

https://race.undark.org/articles/good-blood-bad-policy-the-red-cross-and-jim-crow

Equity in higher education

How universities can support in bridging gaps for underrepresented communities...

"In the current day, where the provision of high-quality education is widely acknowledged as an essential entitlement of people, the matter of fairness and impartiality in the realm of post-secondary education continues to be a significant and urgent matter of interest. Although progress has been achieved in the pursuit of inclusivity, there remain substantial disparities that disproportionately impact marginalised communities...

For educators to comprehensively address the pursuit of equity in relation to the aspirations and procedures for achieving educational goals for children, it is imperative to develop an updated set of equity indicators. The assessment of educational equity frequently neglects to consider the influence of students' living conditions on their level of academic involvement, academic advancement and educational achievement..."

https://magazine.qs.com/qs-insights-magazine-14/equity-in-higher-education