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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi from the University of Canterbury examines racism and anti-racism
Description: An analysis of racism from Dr Mahdis Azarmandi at the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023What do we mean when we say racism? And how do we fight and challenge it?Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi discusses why it's difficult to talk about racism and how to make sense of the often-misunderstood idea of 'race'. The opening of her talk is aimed at defining, understanding, and analysing what racism is, exploring the Spanish "conquest" of the Americas...