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How to tell someone you love they're being racist

Navigate difficult conversations about racism with loved ones. Read practical guidance on addressing racist comments respectfully and constructively.

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Summary

A step-by-step guide to having conversations with loved ones about racism.

Knowing how to respond to racist remarks from friends and relatives can be a minefield. On the one hand, you want to call them out for their misinformed bigotry but doing so can lead to an argument or awkwardness, without actually convincing them to change their view.

7 steps

Amnesty International provides 7 steps to communicate clearly and effectively to help reduce the casual racism that is still prevalent in a lot of Australian communities.

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The views expressed by organisations and in resources in this hub do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Human Rights Commission or There's nothing casual about racism campaign supporters and partners.

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