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Myths and Misconceptions About Racism: Fact Sheets

by Australian Human Rights Commission | Educational Resource
We all have a role to play in building our own anti-racism skillset, and challenging myths and misconceptions about racism in Australia

We have launched a new suite of factsheets, based on the original guide, breaking down five of the most persistent myths and misconceptions about racism:  

  1. The misconception that racism is only about individual actions and beliefs   
  2. The myth of meritocracy   
  3. The misconception of not “seeing” race   
  4. The myth that “racism is a thing of the past”   
  5. Misconceptions about anti-racism   

These resources consist of individual factsheets that unpack each of these myths and misconceptions and expand on the Myths & Misconceptions self-reflection and education guide published last year. While the original guide was intended to deepen understandings of race, racism and anti-racism in Australia, the new factsheets build on this foundation. The factsheets explore how the myths came about, and how they continue to influence our everyday lives, presented in a concise and accessible format.  

These resources have been designed to strengthen our understanding of racism and how it operates on a systemic level. Importantly, they also provide practical ways to challenge racism and enact change.

You can download the fact sheets through the links below: 

You can also download A3 poster versions of the fact sheets as well! These posters are perfect for a wide range of settings, including workplaces, libraries, schools, doctors’ offices, community centres, and many more. Wherever you display them, they’ll help spark important conversations that help to promote anti-racism.