Wednesday, September 5, 2018

How To Improve Race Relations

By Virginia King


Race is a highly emotive issue around the world. It has broken relationships and created political divisions. Race Relations are likely to cause conflicts in work places and even make workers unable to cooperate. It is upon individuals, management and executives to put in place measures to enhance better relationships. Here are tips that can deliver excellent results in almost all situations.

Engage people in conversations on how races can co-exist without violence. Such conversations can decently happen in all corners of the world and create change. When people who are offended voice their concerns, offenders will better understand the situation. It gives them a sober moment to reflect on their actions and words in order to change. The aim of conversations is to raise awareness and forestall future offensive remarks or actions.

Stop all jokes and actions that border stereotypical behavior. Everyone must be made to understand that racism and racism comments are not funny. Any word or action that puts the other person down can never be used as a joke. Take the lead in creating awareness by failing to laugh and sending a warning sign. Be open about your disgust with racist persons and actions. The oppressive people will pick the cue and avoid being offensive in their words or actions.

Act introspectively about racism especially at personal level. The reflections should be on words you utter and the actions you take in different circumstances. These words are the sparks that light the fire of racism. Think of how offensive it would feel if such words were directed towards you. This is enough reason to keep the words out of your mouth. When you think of tragedies that result from racist jives, you will think twice before uttering a word or acting in a particular way.

Openly criticize and disassociate with people and events that promote racism. This includes television or entertainment shows, leaders and events, among others. Follow through the principle to pass a message that such divisive activities should never be entertained. People must understand that you are in support of different races co-existing.

Work in environments where the community is made of diverse races. This diversity should spread from the lowest working cadre to the highest level of executives. As management or business owners, you will be sending a clear signal that you have no preference. It also makes each person to realize that he or she has an equal chance to work without prejudice.

Take disciplinary measures against persons who perpetuate the vice of racism. It must be entered in your company policy that racism will not be entertained. Punitive measures should be put in place to deter people from perpetuating these vices and accord punishment where it is due. The rules must apply in all situations. The minority must not appear to oppress the majority like it happens when a lot of focus is on oppression of minority by majority.

Each situation should be treated individually. Be candid in your discussions about racism and handle issues when they are still fresh on the minds of people. The campaign to improve relationships between races must be spearheaded by management. Seek to be genuine and candid in your campaign and you will enjoy the fruits.




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