Teachers' responses to racism and racist bullying in Dutch primary schools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early in life, children with a non-White skin color, or a non-Western cultural or religious background, are susceptible of experiencing acts of racism. Since they spend a significant time of their daily life in school, teachers have a crucial role in providing a safe and bias-free environment for these children. However, teachers might find it challenging to react to bullying based on racism.

Aim

This study aims to investigate teachers' experiences of and reactions to racist bullying among pupils in primary schools in The Netherlands. Additionally, this study aims to explore how racism is discussed in class.

Method

With nine semi-structured in-depth interviews teachers' attitudes and reactions toward racist bullying were examined as well as their perceived

SUBMITTER: Sieben-Aduful KMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11798949 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature