The document contains two essays about racism in Canada. The first essay by Neil Bisoondath criticizes aspects of Canadian multiculturalism and claims that ignorance is not excused as the major cause of racist behavior. The second essay by David Suzuki argues that Canada's diversity is a bold social experiment, that Canadians can be too self-critical and should be more positive, and that children do not see color so racism is not inherent but learned behavior.

1. I’m Not Racist But …
By Neil Bisoondath
1. Read essay silently
2. Answer the following QUESTIONS.
a. Define stereotype. What are the stereotypes used in the essay?
b. According to the essay, what is the major cause of racist behavior?
c. What aspect of Canadian multiculturalism does the author particularly
criticize?
d. Can ignorance be excused?
Final Dance on Racism’s Grave
By David Suzuki
1. Read essay silently
2. Answer the following QUESTIONS.
a. David Suzuki claims that Canada is “ a bold experiment”. What exactly
does he mean by this?
b. Do you agree with Suzuki that “Canadians … are too self critical” and
that “we judge ourselves very harshly.”? What evidence does he provide
to suggest that we should be less critical and more positive?
c. Why does he say that kids are colorblind? Do you agree?
Response Journal
Suzuki’s implication is that if kids are colorblind, racism is not genetically
inherited behavior. What then is the cause of racism.