Reporting Racism - Is there such a place?

[canadiankorean]

Is there a place in Toronto to report non violent racism?

An example would be youth constantly picking on elderly asians calling them *****(in Greek). (Gee Neh Zo or Gee Neh Za or Gee Neh Zee)
Talking to the parents led to nothing as the parents say the word means Chinese and is not derogatory.
One example happened recently where 3 kids (2x13-14 yr olds and 1 8 yr old).
the 8 yr old was holding a long (6ft stick) and pointing it at the old asian lady calling her ***** (or chinese as the parents state).
In a poking motion/shooting motion, the 8yr old would gesture at the older lady and laugh.

It seems like talking to the parents and other 'responsible' people does nothing.

Is there a place to report racism like this? I know it's mild but it's very annoying to witness.
At least to have it on record somewhere in case it keeps escalating or doesn't stop?

[arclite]

Doubt it. Toronto Police would laugh at you if you even tried to report it.

Record it on camera, post it on youtube. That is pretty much the only way to get it done. Public humiliation. Try posting the video on other forums as well.
This would be different if it were employees of a company, as you can complain to the manager or a supervisor. Students, you might try the principal if it happens at school. But that is probably as useless as calling police.

[zz000ter]

Make a video and put it on YouTube and make $$$$

Is this what they were saying? kinézika (http://translate.google.com/#en|el|chinese)

Which is in fact Chinese in Greek

[Xiaohaibao]

Talking to the parents led to nothing as the parents say the word means Chinese and is not derogatory.
And why you don't accept this explanation? You think the parents are lying, or you are offended that they are calling other asians chinese when they might be something else like korean?

[sherman51]

Call Barbara Hall and she will convene a tribunal and prove their rights were violated netting them a huge cash reward.

[canadiankorean]

And why you don't accept this explanation? You think the parents are lying, or you are offended that they are calling other asians chinese when they might be something else like korean?

Because I grew up in East York and my greek friends told me that Gee Neh Zo means *****.

This is the word, Κινέζος

[ShadowVlican]

i don't think it's illegal...

[Drew87]

Um - as a Greek - the word your referring to when translated means Chinese - male - chinese female - are you saying being called Chinese is racist? I don't get it.....

[Simaahoy]

Um - as a Greek - the word your referring to when translated means Chinese - male - chinese female - are you saying being called Chinese is racist? I don't get it.....

Calling someone by their ethnicity for no apparent reason is rude in general...but yeah not racist

[canadiankorean]

Um - as a Greek - the word your referring to when translated means Chinese - male - chinese female - are you saying being called Chinese is racist? I don't get it.....

I grew up in East York and have been called Gee Neh Zo many many times.
Sure it means Chinese but I doubt it was used as a method of innocently identifying my race (even though I'm Korean).
It sure wasn't used in a friendly manner either when I was growing up in East York.

[X820]

Κινέζος (Kinézos) m, plural Κινέζοι
Chinese man, (derogatory) *****

source (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%9A%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%B6%CE%BF%CF%82)

[Drew87]

Calling someone by their ethnicity for no apparent reason is rude in general...but yeah not racist

I would agree or at least say I understand what you're saying....I don't see how it's racist...

Growing up I was constantly asked what my ethnicity was - apparently I was "too dark" to be Greek or didn't look "Greek"


It's not racist - it might be "rude" but whatever - to each their own. Personally I was never offended but I can see how some people might be.

[Drew87]

Κινέζος (Kinézos) m, plural Κινέζοι
Chinese man, (derogatory) *****

source (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%9A%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%B6%CE%BF%CF%82)

Your source is messed up - I'm Greek - Κινέζος is the Greek word for Chinese - there isn't another word for it- if there is NO ONE that I know that's Greek uses it.

[canadiankorean]

I would agree or at least say I understand what you're saying....I don't see how it's racist...

Growing up I was constantly asked what my ethnicity was - apparently I was "too dark" to be Greek or didn't look "Greek"


It's not racist - it might be "rude" but whatever - to each their own. Personally I was never offended but I can see how some people might be.

True, I guess racism is very strong.
But having been on the receiving end of racism many times, I'm too sensitive.

[jaxx lite]

Growing up I was constantly asked what my ethnicity was - apparently I was "too dark" to be Greek or didn't look "Greek"

People thought that you were Arab / Lebanese?

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[Drew87]

I grew up in East York and have been called Gee Neh Zo many many times.
Sure it means Chinese but I doubt it was used as a method of innocently identifying my race (even though I'm Korean).
It sure wasn't used in a friendly manner either when I was growing up in East York.

I've lived in east york my whole life as well - still do ( haven't moved yet but I'm going to soon ) - I'm 25 years old - that doesn't make your argument valid. People of ALL ethnicities refer to each other by their ethnicity. It doesn't mean there racist or trying to offend you...

maybe you need to toughen up a little bit. Just my honest opinion. Coming from culture and ethnic background of people that were slaves for over 400 years and bullied upon because of our religion/beliefs - the last thing Greeks are IMO is racist.

[Drew87]

People thought that you were Arab / Lebanese?

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LOL - wow - dead on - how'd you know?

[boywonder416]

isnt't chinese a nationality, not an ethnicity? like a tibetan or taiwanese may get offended by being called chinese

[jaxx lite]

isnt't chinese a nationality, not an ethnicity? like a tibetan or taiwanese may get offended by being called chinese

Labels = It's all very confusing

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[iEyeCaptain]

If you are Jewish, use this foundation's hotline:

http://www.bnaibrith.ca/league/league.htm

[Ottomaddox]

I thought we were free to be as bigoted, xenophobic and racist as we wanted?

[Xiaohaibao]

I still don't see how there's any racism here. OP is obviously obsessed with race (just look at his user name) so he sees racism everywhere.

[jaxx lite]

I still don't see how there's any racism here. OP is obviously obsessed with race (just look at his user name) so he sees racism everywhere.

Kids see elderly Asian person and harass them

If they saw a white person
would they say anything?

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[YippoHippo]

Record it and upload on Youtube. Nothing else you can do. Make sure you get their faces, and include the location in description.

[Xiaohaibao]

Kids see elderly Asian person and harass them

If they saw a white person
would they say anything?

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Seriously? You don't think old white people get harassed? :facepalm:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/elderly-school-bus-monitor-gets-bullied-1192732/

Although I still don't see how it's harassment if they just say the word for chinese in their language.

[danfromwaterloo]

Racism alone is not really a crime. The things that racism leads to often is.

You can't make mean people nice. That's what karma is for.

[mysticalinfluence]

Seriously? You don't think old white people get harassed? :facepalm:

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/elderly-school-bus-monitor-gets-bullied-1192732/


You should know this by now It's not racism when someone discriminates against caucasians it's preference or their culture.

[Buggy166]

Kids see elderly Asian person and harass them

If they saw a white person
would they say anything?

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you must be around some fd up kids then

[Toukolou]

True, I guess racism is very strong.
But having been on the receiving end of racism many times, I'm too sensitive.

I think you properly summed up the problem here.