Overview
What is racism? How can we combat it? How might a victim mindset inhibit success? This segment looks at racism and victimhood.

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Grade level and subjects
• Recommended for grades 6-12
• Subjects: Other
• Works in Classroom, Hybrid, and Homeschool settings

What students will learn
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• list examples of racial disparities in education;
• discuss the impact of teaching students they are victims;
• hypothesize the consequences of eliminating testing in school; and
• assess the importance of holding all students accountable to the same standards.

Key concepts and terms covered
Racism, Disparity, and Systemic Racism.

Sample discussion questions
• What does “every person, every idea, and every policy is either racist or anti-racist” mean?
• John McWhorter said that such behavior is like a religion. Why does he say that?
• Does racism explain some differences between races in society? Does racism explain all differences? Why / Why not?
• What motivates people to work hard? Do you think telling people they are victims incentivizes them to work harder?
• Why do you think the video is titled “Toxic Victimhood”?

What’s in the free teacher’s guide
This printable 8-page Teacher’s Guide includes a lesson description, learning objectives, key vocabulary, a fill-in viewing guide with answer key, discussion and analysis questions, and classroom activities.

Standards alignment
Aligned to state standards — use the SITC Standards Tool to match this video to the standards in your state.