Starkey, Hugh; (2008) Antiracism. In: Arthur, J. and Davies, I. and Hahn, C., (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Education for Citizenship and Democracy. (pp. 329-341). SAGE: London, UK.

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Any educational programme associated with citizenship and democracy is required to be intrinsically antiracist. Racism is a barrier to citizenship and is the antithesis of democracy. A racist perspective denies the fundamental claims of democracy and human rights. Both democracy and human rights depend on an understanding and agreement that all human beings are entitled to equal respect for their dignity and equal rights. Racism is a set of beliefs and practices, explicit or unwitting, premised on the greater entitlement of one group to both respect and rights. Racism therefore undermines the very basis of democracy and human rights. Its antidote is antiracism. Democracy is a world view as much as a form of governance. It is a project usually embodied in a set of institutions and an explicit commitment to strengthen human rights. A healthy culture of democracy requires that its institutions constantly enhance their democratic credentials and seek to become more inclusive. This implies that those working in and with institutions, including schools, should be alert to the limitations of democracy and the barriers faced by citizens who are entitled to participate but who may face discrimination. One major barrier to participation and equality that exists in societies across the world is racism

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