Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Racism (Questions & Answers)

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Internalised racism is when we hold negative views about ourselves because of our race. Internalised colourism is when these views relate to our skin shade. Unwelcome, lonely or isolated. Especially if people or organisations have said or implied that you don't belong. Make us feel cut off from parts of our identity and culture. This can leave us feeling unsure about who we are.

Tell your therapist about any problems you're having with them. They might be keen to reflect, learn and do better. Expectations and pressure around who we should turn to for support, like elders and spiritual leaders

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It can mean the historical end of colonial rule. But it can also mean challenging the cultural dominance of Western ideas over others. It can mean breaking down the lasting impact colonialism has had on society. Learning about race, racism and privilege can lead people to consider what else they can do to combat discrimination. Sometimes, the next step can involve committing yourself to becoming actively anti-racist but it’s not always clear what that means. But when people talk about being anti-racist, it includes: Historical trauma (or historical loss). This is when you're affected by the realisation of how your racial group has been oppressed over time. Covert racism can come from unconscious bias. This is when someone unknowingly accepts racial stereotypes, and this influences their behaviour. Do they recognise how your experiences of racism may intersect with other parts of your identity? For example your gender, religion or sexuality.

Covert racism can affect young people’s self-esteem and support the idea that’s it’s okay to challenge a person’s experience. Not having enough money can have a negative effect on your health. This also contributes to people with first-hand experience of racism being under-represented in management jobs. Which makes it less likely that services will meet people's needs. This can all lead us to hold contradictory views about our heritage and skin shade. We may feel both 'too much' and 'not enough' at the same time. Sometimes it's very obvious, with a clear intention to harm or offend. This is often called overt racism. It can include: Have they had any experience of supporting people with the effects of racism? You can ask them directly. A responsible therapist will answer your questions honestly and openly.Stressed. All kinds of racism can contribute to stress. This might be events such as sudden, unexpected abuse from another person. But it can also be a more long-term impact of encountering regular microaggressions. Or from the ongoing effects of systemic racism on your life. This can partly help explain links between racism and physical health problems, like increased blood pressure. Angry or frustrated. Particularly if you're being treated unfairly, and if you feel powerless to control it. Feel constant, exhausting and disempowering. For example, we may feel like we have to play different roles in different spaces to stay safe. This is sometimes called code-switching. Feeling very anxious, on edge and unable to relax (called hypervigilance or hyperarousal). For example, you might always be looking out for threats or danger.