is there a law about teachers being racist against me
2007-12-16 14:03:37 · 36 answers · asked by yrag 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
to everyone i was born a catholic and became atheist later on besides all my friends are in that school
2007-12-16 14:09:51 · update #1
see you people how say that i have no rights in a cathoilc school are you talking about england because i am scottish are the law any different in scotia
2007-12-16 14:13:38 · update #2
if atheism is not a race or a religion then what category can you put it in
2007-12-16 14:33:04 · update #3
i forgot to mention scotia means scotland not nova scotia
2007-12-16 14:34:36 · update #4
you dont have any you devil worshipping heathen........lol same as any one else at the school
2007-12-16 14:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by shaun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racism involves discrimination against you because you are white, or black, or English or Indian. It has nothing to do with religion or faith.
Difficult to answer as I don't know where you live. Most Catholic school in the UK are NOT private fee-paying schools. in the UK "Public Schools" mean private schools like Eton, Harrow or Stoneyhurst.
Your parents decided either with you or for you. If you join a club you abide by the rules otherwise you leave or you are discreet.
As a human being you have rights, to question (be discreet) and not to be bullied or singled out
2007-12-16 15:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by jjn333 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as any body.
The UK Christian state schools have a very open door policy. If you feel they are too religious for your liking, this is to do with the school's culture and can be brought up with the school's board of governors or whoever runs the school.
I have to ask though are you against Catholics? You may be feeling something which many atheists suffer from and is similar to christianophobia or religiousophobia, and you're best bet is to talk politely to the head or head of year, whatever it is that is affecting you.
2007-12-17 01:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about "scotia" but in the US private schools are a lot different in their educational requirements and what they can do. However, you should probably just stick it out, cause you need all the education that you can get especially if you think that atheism is a race.
2007-12-16 14:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Topher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read up on what the religious policy is in that school. Are you obliged to attend chapel services? Maybe you need to have a word with your teacher about your requirements.
Their sex education policy will be different, as well as their religious education policy. Be aware of this, but don't be antagonistic.
Religion should only be a small part of life - in some peoples' lives, it doesn't figure at all. Good luck.
2007-12-16 20:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be going to a catholic school. Especially if you are taking up a place that might otherwise be available to a practising Catholic.
If you have 'principles' which stop you practising this religion, then you should abide by your own standards, and find another school.
Find an atheist school, and then moan about your rights if a Catholic in the class stands up and complains his rights to religious freedom are being infringed.
2007-12-16 18:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by kinning_park 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Religous Discrimination is only unlawful if it is taking place in the workplace, which a school is not if you are a pupil.
If you feel you are being unfairly treated or bullied because of your beliefs, then I suggest this a Human Rights issue which you should take up with the Head or, failing that, the Governors.
2007-12-16 22:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you choose to attend a school based on a religious belief ( I'm guessing this wasn't your choice) you must fulfill the requirements they present for your degree/grade. If they make it mandatory that you attend chapel, well, then, you better go. But they can't, of course, change your heart. So you have that going for you - you can secretly pray to Stan if you want (that's not a misspelling; it's a joke!). Hang in there and just be a martyr. It sounds like if you had a choice in the matter you wouldn't be there!
2007-12-16 14:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by musethefirst 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have the right to have an education within the school, as long as you adhere to the rules of that school.
If you don't they have the right to ask you to leave.
'Atheism' is not recognised in law as a race (unsurprisngly) or a religion (for perhasps obvious reasons).
It's regrettable that you should chose to portray yourself as the victim of "racism", when it is you who chose to be at (and remain at) a school whose fundamental belief systems you do not share. I think you may be somewhat confused.
You do, of course, have the right to go elsewhere.
2007-12-16 21:20:47 · answer #9 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racist? Yes there is a law.
Discrimination on the grounds of race is a violation of Federal law.
What does your race have to do with you being an atheist, though?
Richard
2007-12-16 14:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a private school and has a different set of rules from a public school. Essentially, you are part of the Catholic school that your parents pay for and they'll teach you and treat you as they please ...anything less than abuse.
EDIT: It is helpful info to now know where you are from... I don't have a clue what the laws are there.
2007-12-16 14:15:57 · answer #11 · answered by Washington_denizen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋