In this article, we explore the increase in anti-Asiandiscrimination, outline examples of harassment, and provide guidance on legal actions employees can take to protect their rights.
· Below, we’ll discuss the importance of anti-discriminationtraining, how it can improve team dynamics, and the positive impact it has on overall workplace morale and productivity.
· For the record, both “chink” and “ching chong” are racist slurs. In fact, they are some of the most common anti-Asianslurs out there, according to recent analysis. But since there seems to be some confusion, we’re dedicating this edition of Keeping Count to defining — and breaking down — common anti-Asianslurs.
Report and help us document hate and harassment: If you have witnessed or experienced anti-Asian hate, we encourage you to report your story to our website www.StandAgainstHatred.org1(accessible in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese). Help us better understand anti-Asian hate so we can work to put an end to it. Report your story of witnessing or exper...See full list on advancingjustice-aajc.org3Advancing Justice | AAJC has partnered with R4ight To Be (formerly Hollaback!)5to provide free trainings to equip people with techniques on how to safely intervene when they see or experience anti-Asian harassment. Register for a Bystander Intervention training to Address Anti-Asian/Asian American Harassment3See full list on advancingjustice-aajc.orgAre you looking for resources and assistance? Visit the Asian Resource Hub6to find service providers and advocacy groups that support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities across the country. The organizations listed in this directory can be searched by location, language, and type of service. Some examples of services y...See full list on advancingjustice-aajc.orgSee full list on advancingjustice-aajc.orgDownload the FAQ21for frequently asked questions on anti-Asian hate and our work with Stand Against Hatred. Below is a sampling of media coverage of these issues: 1. Video: The Bronx Social Justice and Anti-Violence Forums | Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC22, (28 minutes) 2. Video: John C. Yang on anti-Asian hate,23CGTN Americ...See full list on advancingjustice-aajc.org It’s generally easier to discuss a hate crime or bias incident that has occurred elsewhere—to pose the questions “Could it happen here?” or “How would we respond?” in a theoretical manner, rather than in the heat of your own crisis. What is the most common anti-Asian slur?Most people have never heard the word “jeet” – including many South Asian people — but believe it or not, it’s currently the most common anti-Asian slur in online extremist spaces, and it only started gaining traction in recent years. So, what is it? “Pajeet” is a made-up Indian name and derogatory slur that originated on 4chan in 2015.What is a South Asian slur?It is the third most common anti-Asian slur in online extremist spaces and has long been used to target South Asians and/or people perceived to be South Asian. The slur originated in England during the 1960s amid a wave of South Asian immigration from countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.What racial slurs were used during World War II?World War II: At the height of Japanese incarceration, racial slurs like “jap” and “nip” — a shortened version of “Nippon,” the Japanese word for Japan — became common language in media and public discourse.How do you report a problem to the Anti-Defamation League?eficient reporting system, like an anonymous complaint box or a des gnated staff member. After problems are reported, there must be clear signs of follow-up.The anti-defamation league’s pyramid of hate offers a lesson— suitable for older students as well as for professional development—exploring levels of hate and bigo In response to the rise in anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment, we at Right To Be partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt our free bystander intervention training to support the Asian/American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
It’s generally easier to discuss a hate crime or bias incident that has occurred elsewhere—to pose the questions “Could it happen here?” or “How would we respond?” in a theoretical manner, rather than in the heat of your own crisis.
In response to the rise in anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment, we at Right To Be partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt our free bystander intervention training to support the Asian/American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Describe your business's policies regarding discrimination, harassment and reasonable accommodation. If the policies are written, distribute them and explain where employees can find copies. Explain any changes made to the policies since the prior training.
