Evaluation of essays

Latvia

It starts with a good definition of what racism is and how it appears. The main and most important question is how can we eliminate racism? There is no one solution for that but the Latvian team points out an important start point. Start with one selves.

This essay reveals how racism has always been a problem in the world. And it also points out that because the money rules the world the countries have different opportunities and quality of life. Even though modern technology can be used to fight racism it´s not assessable to all people. But with education and knowledge that we are all people despite some differences we can fight this enemy.

The topic is well defined and revealed.

Iceland

Here is also a good definition of the nature of racism. The Icelandic team thinks Iceland is not very racist country. Could it be because Iceland has very few immigrants and the conflict between Icelandic and other nations customs don´t rise so often in daily life? But on the other hand Icelanders have through the years had liberal thoughts about minority groups f.ex. gay people and their rights.

The Icelandic team have some good ideas how racism can be fought and all in all this essay is well thought out.

Estonia

As the other teams, the Estonian team explains how racism appears in the society. They have a good example of racism in their own country due to the time when the country was ruled by Russia and the older generation who lived that time have some negative experience and thoughts from that time. But the people who are younger and don´t have that experience have more positive thoughts. Young people in Estonia today are more educated and have had more opportunity to meet people from various countries and get to know them in a positive way. They think that more education and more global communication is the best weapon against racism. In conclusion this is a very good essay.

Lithuania

The Lithuanian team points out an important thing, all of us think we are not a racists persons but still we think about suburbs with people of a different race than we are as “those people”. Can it be that fear of the unknown is causing reactions that we think don´t exists in our being? They quote in some famous people who have expressed their thoughts about the matter when we judge another people. Very good teamwork and the most important thing is “Never judge a book by its cover, because within its page you might find peace.”

Finland

The Finish team points out that the racism appears in Finland in fear that the immigrants will take the jobs, places and money. Also fear for people with other religion than Christian. Can it be that native people think they are more superior and have more right to enjoy the benefits of their country than other people living there? Why? Fortunately most people in Finland have a positive attitude against other races as long as they take part in the society.

The Finish team discussed various ways we can fight discrimination. Very good work.