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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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October 3, 2023 6:10 PM
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Confronting a terrorist.

Confronting a terrorist. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Crispian Chan was eight when his family's Chinese restaurant was firebombed by a neo-Nazi group. As an adult, he set out to track their leader down.
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August 9, 2023 6:51 PM
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The Taliban’s war on women in Afghanistan must be formally recognized as gender apartheid

The Taliban’s war on women in Afghanistan must be formally recognized as gender apartheid | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The Taliban’s two years ruling Afghanistan have taught us ordinary human rights initiatives are insufficient to address gender apartheid. We need resolute collective international action.
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June 17, 2023 7:57 PM
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A Black father wrote a book about ‘the talk’ — to show why it’s necessary

A Black father wrote a book about ‘the talk’ — to show why it’s necessary | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
“You don’t want to take away any of their innocence. But you have to,” said artist Darrin Bell, whose memoir reveals how he taught his son about racism in the U.S.
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May 27, 2023 7:36 PM
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How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood.

How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
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April 29, 2023 5:42 PM
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I think my boss is racist. What should I do?

I think my boss is racist. What should I do? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Being liked is fine, but for Sisonke Msimang, being treated fairly and compensated appropriately is far more important
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April 20, 2023 7:08 PM
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Schools: The first Scots College kid who tried to shame me turned out to be gay himself

Schools: The first Scots College kid who tried to shame me turned out to be gay himself | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The dark, disruptive shadows of my time at Scots still trouble me. It’s about time the school told kids “it’s OK to be gay”.
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April 8, 2023 6:35 PM
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One Nation video mocking NDIS condemned as ‘vile’ by disability advocates

One Nation video mocking NDIS condemned as ‘vile’ by disability advocates | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
People with Disability Australia and Advocacy for Inclusion have called for Hanson to withdraw the video and apologise
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March 22, 2023 12:55 PM
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Ramadan 2023: An etiquette guide for non-Muslims

Ramadan 2023: An etiquette guide for non-Muslims | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
It's Ramadan. But what if you're not a Muslim, just a considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some points with your friends who are Muslims and fasting during the daylight hours.
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March 21, 2023 6:31 PM
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Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research

Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
New research shows that antisemitic posts surged as the ‘free speech absolutist’ took over the social media giant. And it has settled at a higher level since.
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March 13, 2023 12:24 PM
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How 'ma'am' went from being a respectful word for some -- but polarizing for others

How 'ma'am' went from being a respectful word for some -- but polarizing for others | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Being called "ma'am" can be jarring for some women. While it's generally considered a term of respect, it can come across very differently depending on region or context.
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February 27, 2023 1:24 PM
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Hillsong College allegedly taught some students women should ‘submit’ sexually to husbands

Hillsong College allegedly taught some students women should ‘submit’ sexually to husbands | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The school’s code of conduct instructs students to ‘abstain from biblically immoral practices’, including ‘sexual sins’
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February 25, 2023 7:35 PM
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Pony Club is changing the game when it comes to gyms, especially for LGBTQIA+

Pony Club is changing the game when it comes to gyms, especially for LGBTQIA+ | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Welcome to Pony Club, where Ella Mason’s space will change the way you think about gyms. 

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February 25, 2023 7:01 PM
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I’m a Black physician, and I’m appalled by mandated implicit bias training.

The message conveyed by such training is harmful both to physicians and patients.
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September 2, 2023 4:08 AM
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For 60 years, Marvel's X-Men comics have tackled themes of racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and more.

For 60 years, Marvel's X-Men comics have tackled themes of racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and more. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
While Batman fought the Joker, the X-Men were fighting prejudice. And while they've haven't always done it perfectly, fans say X-Men comics have been a place "where anyone can see themselves".
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July 10, 2023 1:50 AM
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Ageism, sexism, classism and more: 7 examples of bias in AI-generated images

Ageism, sexism, classism and more: 7 examples of bias in AI-generated images | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Regardless of the input, AI image generators will have a tendency to return certain kinds of results. This is where the potential for bias arises.
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May 31, 2023 11:19 PM
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Racism is not just an issue in football. But the AFL needs to push for greater change

Racism is not just an issue in football. But the AFL needs to push for greater change | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The end of the Hawthorn investigation needs to be the start of something much bigger
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May 11, 2023 6:38 PM
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Noble Park: Melbourne’s multicultural melting pot where racism doesn’t exist

Noble Park: Melbourne’s multicultural melting pot where racism doesn’t exist | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
I never heard blunt labels like “white” or “black” used to describe anyone in Noble Park. When I first heard these descriptors, I was livid.
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April 28, 2023 7:11 PM
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'Hopelessly inadequate': Why some say this label is failing Australians

'Hopelessly inadequate': Why some say this label is failing Australians | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The label CALD - which stands for culturally and linguistically diverse - has been widely used to describe certain communities, but is it still a useful term?
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April 18, 2023 11:41 PM
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LGBTQI: I’m Melbourne Grammar’s school captain and I’m gay. The Presbyterian Church would have me sacked

LGBTQI: I’m Melbourne Grammar’s school captain and I’m gay. The Presbyterian Church would have me sacked | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
I should not have to pen this opinion piece. Not in modern Australia. But here I am, a student, writing an open letter to a group of adults.
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March 27, 2023 9:23 PM
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Bullying and racism in medicine: a plea for change

Bullying and racism in medicine: a plea for change | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The latest Medical Training Survey makes for sobering reading, prompting the need for senior doctors to do more to address bullying and racism in the profession, writes Dr Jillann Farmer. The results of the 2022 Medical Training Survey are in – and the story is not pretty for our early-career colleagues. The survey, organised by …
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March 22, 2023 12:52 PM
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Maya Cares: The chatbot helping women report racist attacks in Australia

Maya Cares: The chatbot helping women report racist attacks in Australia | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Underreporting of racism in Australia is a huge problem, says the chatbot’s founder, who hopes it can help gather more data on women and racial abuse.
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March 16, 2023 8:54 PM
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For Australian Jews in the 1940s and 1950s, remembering the Holocaust meant fighting racism and colonialism

For Australian Jews in the 1940s and 1950s, remembering the Holocaust meant fighting racism and colonialism | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The memorialisation of the Holocaust was key to the ideas and practice of the popular Australian Jewish antifascist left in the 1940s and 1950s.
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March 8, 2023 5:07 PM
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Everything Everywhere All at Once: Actors behind Oscar contender for best picture reflect on racism and represention in Hollywood.

Everything Everywhere All at Once: Actors behind Oscar contender for best picture reflect on racism and represention in Hollywood. | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
In acceptance speeches and interviews, the stars of the genre-bending multiverse movie have been outspoken about the barriers facing Asian actors in Hollywood.
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February 27, 2023 12:51 PM
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Hear what 'Breaking Bad' actor said about Trump's slogan

Actor Bryan Cranston argues that former President Donald Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" could be viewed as racist. Watch Chris Wallace's interview with Cranston Sunday February 26 at 7pm ET on CNN or on HBO Max.
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February 25, 2023 7:34 PM
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Mardi Gras 2023: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes history at Mardi Gras march

Mardi Gras 2023: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes history at Mardi Gras march | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
About 12,000 people walked, danced and rode down Oxford Street in front of hundreds of thousands of revellers as Mardi Gras makes a stunning homecoming.
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