for example, "all aborigines as alcoholic dole-bludges" or "all Jews as parsimonious." As the great man Martin Luther King once affirmed, "people [continue to be] judged by the colour of their skin, not the content of their character." This form of racism affects everyone; it damages communities by limiting the contributions of its members and disrupts peaceful co-existence and co-operation between groups. It damages individuals by destroying self-confidence and preventing them from achieving their potential. It is particularly damaging for children as it hampers social development and limits educational opportunities. The consequences of racism – social injustice, a less productive economy and a divided comm
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