Racist or Not?

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Jade vs Shilpa controversy from ' Big Brother'.

News report on the Jade Goody vs Shilpa Shetty controversy and the alleged racism on the TV reality show, 'Big Brother'. Includes an Indian family in Britain being interviewed and comments from the then Chancellor, Gordon Brown who was in India at the time.
From: BBC Ten O'Clock News
First Broadcast : 19 January 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 16+

Subject : Religious Education

Topic : Religion and politics, Religion and the media

Keywords : Religious hatred, Power of the media, Big Brother, Discrimination, Prejudice, Politics, Stereotype, Equality,

Notes : Give background to story. Explore what are the differences between religious and racial prejudice, including potential victims of both. Consider how racial and religious prejudice impacts on the lives of individuals, communities and society. Use this clip to support lessons on - Stereotype, Racism, Prejudice, Equality.

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