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We often see a person’s cultural background through their language, race and ethnicity and how it is expressed through things like art, music, food, literature and style of clothing.
Other groups of people can have different aspects of their identity in common. For example it could be their gender, age, sexual preference, physical abilities or social status.
Cultural differences, including discrimination and racism, can impact your child’s wellbeing. There are ways to help your child through it.
The most common forms of cultural discrimination experienced by young people are:
Verbal and emotional abuse
Bullying and harassment
Physical abuse and violence
Racial remarks or being called insulting names
Being treated disrespectfully or unfairly by a teacher or other adult
Being treated disrespectfully or unfairly by peers
Discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably because of some aspect of their identity (eg. race, religion, gender). Discrimination can lead to:
Australia provides laws to protect people from discrimination. Despite this, some kids are insulted, humiliated or threatened because of their culture or some aspect of their identity.
Discrimination is illegal and you may need to alert the authorities if it cannot be resolved.
Check out these organisations for more information:
Having calm conversations with your child and getting support can help.
You don’t have to go through this alone. There is support available.
Give us a call on 1300 30 1300 (QLD & NT) and speak to one of our trained counsellors.
Not living in QLD or NT? Check out this list of Parentline counselling services in each state and territory.
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