Tolerance and Racial Differences

Here is a quick list of great websites regarding tolerance, racism and culture. The .pdf "Beyond the Golden Rule" is an excellent reference to use as a starting discussion with your children. It discusses tolerance and how to approach the issues of racial difference with all age groups.

• www.tolerance.org
• www.teachingtolerance.org
• http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/tip_sheets/racial_tip.cfmThis article helps parents talk with their children about stereotypes in the media
• http://www.understandingrace.org/ Race is more than skin color. "Race is more than how you look, it is about how people assign meaning to how you look". This site includes a children's section for kids 10-13.
• http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/enrichment/culturematters/index.html The official "Culture Matters" workbook for individuals joining the Peace Corps. Interesting worksheets and thought provoking questions about culture.