Racism Asst. Prof. Saramma Mathew What is Racism? Exclusion based on race , colour, national and ethnical origin which impairs the exercise of social rights and fundamental freedom in political, economic, social cultural any other field of public life. Racism Economic Ethnic Nationalism killed in the name of race . Devalues human dignity killed in the name of race . Politically perceived inferior superiority and inferiority. poverty socially segregated stereotype image What is war? War is a violent contest between two nations or states involving the use of armies on land water & air, use of nuclear biological or chemical weapons. Ideology: Indivisibility of issues A war leaves a country with three armies An army of cripples An army of mourners An army of thieves . Human Causality Demographic impact Terrorism Depression Environment hazards Economic loss Epidemics What is terrorism? A method of political violence that causes senseless destruction and results in tragic loss of innocent lives. Causes of Terrorism inks with terrorist groups Ethnic Loss of human life Hinders national development War Psychological Sociological Political tensions Economical Dev peaceful conflict negotiation skills Student exchange programmes Debates and discussions Participation in peace rallies Theoretical understanding of the problem s Participation in international student congress Developing world citizenship Encouraging community talks Volunteer during disasters Education for economic empowerment Cultural activities Visit to different countries Support popular peace initiatives like ‘Aman ki Asha’ Develop sensitivity to Human rights