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Unpacking and Addressing Anti-Asian Racism
This module examines the roots and ongoing impacts of anti‑Asian racism, unpacking the myths and stereotypes that continue to cause harm. Participants will explore the intersecting factors that shape the experiences of Asian communities in Canada. The module also introduces practical strategies for recognizing and addressing harmful behaviours, including microaggressions, and for fostering environments that support equity and respect.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Define anti‑Asian racism and related key concepts
- Understand the harmful impacts of historical Canadian laws and policies on Asian communities
- Recognize how contemporary attitudes, narratives and social trends continue to affect Asians in Canada
- Apply practical strategies to respond to and interrupt anti‑Asian racism in both interpersonal and institutional contexts
Program Information
- This module counts toward the Award of Achievement in Anti-Oppression offered by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Western
- This module is offered in an asynchronous format; 100% online
- This module takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete
- This module is free for all Western students and employees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone can retake the quiz multiple times and they are granted a Certificate of Completion once they achieve an 80% on the test. The module is also tracked through MyHR. The quiz can be re-taken as many times as needed until successful completion.
The curriculum for this module was carefully developed considering current best practices in teaching and learning in the field of EDI and present research in anti-racism. The Unpacking and Addressing Anti-Asian Racism module was also created with the specific context of Western University and the City of London in mind and in consultation with faculty members who are experts in anti-racism, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Hillel Western, Western Research, staff, student leaders, and diverse Western student associations.
The Unpacking and Addressing Anti-Asian Racism module was reviewed by external experts in anti-racism and EDI-D, faculty members who are also experts in this field, Western leaders, Human Resources, Student Experience, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, USC, SOGS, SGPS, members of the PMA, UWOSA, UWOFA, and many members of student associations at Western, among others. The module was also piloted with Western Research, WORLDiscoveries, Research Institutes, BrainsCAN, ACVS and faculty. The module was approved by Associate Vice-President EDI Dr. Opiyo Oloya.