Friday, August 31, 2018

How To Improve Race Relations

By Virginia King


Race is a highly emotive issue around the world. It has broken relationships and created political divisions. Race Relations are likely to cause conflicts in work places and even make workers unable to cooperate. It is upon individuals, management and executives to put in place measures to enhance better relationships. Here are tips that can deliver excellent results in almost all situations.

Engage people in conversations on how races can co-exist without violence. Such conversations can decently happen in all corners of the world and create change. When people who are offended voice their concerns, offenders will better understand the situation. It gives them a sober moment to reflect on their actions and words in order to change. The aim of conversations is to raise awareness and forestall future offensive remarks or actions.

Stop jokes that are stereotypical. It must be made clear that there is nothing funny about racism. Racist comments must be viewed as putting people down. The people who are aware of such negative treatments must take the lead and stop those who are out to perpetuate the vice. This should be done openly, especially by not entertaining their derogative language and insinuations.

Be introspective at individual level. Encourage other people to discern their words and actions before they get to the other people. Reflect on the impact certain words and actions will have on other people. By being in the shoes of other people, you understand the best way to treat them and avoid being offensive. Stories of tragedies and disasters that came out of racist comments and actions should be shared to drive the point home.

Openly criticize and disassociate with people and events that promote racism. This includes television or entertainment shows, leaders and events, among others. Follow through the principle to pass a message that such divisive activities should never be entertained. People must understand that you are in support of different races co-existing.

Create diversity in your work place. Diversifying the races of people working in an organization helps everyone to appreciate the contribution of the other without being confined to race bigotry. These people should be working in all levels in the organization. It sends a message that all races are capable of performing at whichever level. Some races will therefore not be considered inferior to others.

Take disciplinary measures against persons who perpetuate the vice of racism. It must be entered in your company policy that racism will not be entertained. Punitive measures should be put in place to deter people from perpetuating these vices and accord punishment where it is due. The rules must apply in all situations. The minority must not appear to oppress the majority like it happens when a lot of focus is on oppression of minority by majority.

Each situation should be treated individually. Be candid in your discussions about racism and handle issues when they are still fresh on the minds of people. The campaign to improve relationships between races must be spearheaded by management. Seek to be genuine and candid in your campaign and you will enjoy the fruits.




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