As I was reading, I thought about how kids find ways to tease other kids because of their names, noticeable features, or just being different in some way ( when I was in school: Gebhart- "gibblefart", 4 eyes for glasses, shouting oxycute them! in regards to poor complexion).
In a community that is predominantly white, kids teasing other kids about race is hardly a giant shock- it's just something that stands out. That being said, if children were raised believing in cultural diversity, and teachers trained in "anti-racist policies" it still may not stamp out the problem of racist bullying and teasing. The article itself says teachers are not as aware as students about what is going on in the first place to counter it.
I do believe awareness of other cultures is very important, and that understanding is the key to stopping fear and hate, but I think this article is arbitrary. I've stood up for minorities when others insult their race, so next time they might just say 'hey skidmarks' instead of a derrogatory remark. Is this getting to the real issue?
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