The Myth of Racist Kids

The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 made it law for schools to report 'racist incidents' to local authorities. A growing race relations industry has moved into schools, and even nurseries, to supposedly combat prejudice in children as young as three. In discussion with a studio audience, film-maker and anti-racist campaigner Adrian Hart argues the idea of racist kids is a myth and intervention can in fact create ethnic tensions. Should we leave the kids alone? Let us know what you think.

Recommended links:

• Report by Adrian Hart
• Article by Sean Bell: The Myth of Racist Kids
• Adrian Hart: How official anti-racism holds black children back
• Telegraph article: Schools report 40,000 cases of racism every year
• Article by Josie Appleton: Number of racist incidents in schools tells us more about the mindset of officials than children