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• Identify racist and discriminatory behaviour
• Understand the consequences of racism and bullying on individuals and society
• Devise strategies to help challenge racism, discrimination and stereotypes
• Recognise the importance of mutual respect and understanding within a diverse society

• 1.a) the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society and how they relate to citizens, including the role and operation of the criminal and civil justice systems
• 1.b) the origins and implications of the diverse national, regional, religious, and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding

Developing skills of enquiry and communication

• 2.b) express, justify, and defend orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems, or events

Developing skills of participation and responsible action

• 3.a) use their imagination to consider other people's experiences and be able to think about, express, explain, and critically evaluate views that are not their own

1. You have steered Hari through some of the trials and tribulations of the 4 Life saga. Now, take some time to reflect on the story line that you have followed. In small groups, discuss the following:
   
   
   • Do you think that Hari should change his attitude at all? Should he act any differently?
   • Did Hari's friends, family, or the authorities, offer the appropriate support? How could any of these people have been more supportive?
   • Do you think any of the characters are stereotypes? Why do you think that stereotyping happens? Is it wrong to create stereotypes?
   
   
2. Give 3 examples of incidents that could be construed as racist.
   
   
3. Make a list of at least 12 words that you associate with bullying.
   
   
4. Give 3 examples of discriminatory behaviour and identify any law[s] designed to protect citizens from the types of behaviour you have listed.
   
   
5. If you were being bullied where could you seek help and advice? Name at least 6 people, places or organistions that would be able to help.
   
   
6. The Justice system treats young people differently to adults. Can you give 3 examples of this.
   
   
7. How do you think a bully should be dealt with? Is bullying a crime? Can bullying behaviour ever be excused?
   
   
8. Find out if your school has an anti-bullying policy. What does it say? Do you agree with it? Would you change it?
   
   
9. You have been appointed as the student spokesperson for your school year. Your immediate task is to develop and promote an anti-bullying policy.
   
   How would you go about raising awareness of the issues? How would you ensure that everyone in your year is given the opportunity to contribute towards the policy?
   
   What types of activities could students get involved in to help ensure that everyone understands the issues e.g. poster campaign?
   
   You will need to research Acts of Parliament, and laws, that your policies will have to comply with.

1. India
2. Britain
3. Afghanistan

1. Because Hari is the hardest guy on the block and Mus is scared of him
2. Because Mus is too weak to fight his own battles
3. Because Hari was prepared to stand by Mus when he really needed someone's support

1. Fundamentalist
2. Turkish
3. Muslim

1. Because her Father lives far away in Hong Kong and she hasn't seen him in years
2. Because she is being persistently sexually and racially harassed by a group of lads
3. Because one of her so-called best mates has been spreading vicious gossip about her

1. Irish-Italian
2. Australian
3. Polish

1. Because he is lazy
2. Because it is a religious holiday
3. Because he is stressed - scared that he will be beaten up

1. Because Hari thinks it proves that everyone in the police force is racist and they won't listen to anyone from an ethnic minority
2. Because institutional racism in the police force was deemed largely responsible for the teenager's racist killers walking free
3. Because Hari is trying to make his situation seem worse than it actually is

1. It's just a phase - something we all have to go through and accept
2. This would never happen if we still had corporal punishment
3. Bullying is a deadly serious issue - in the same league as domestic violence, assault and sexual abuse. It devastates people's lives

1. 10 yrs
2. 14 yrs
3. 17 yrs

1. Delusional and paranoid. He has been watching too many violent films and it has affected his judgement in a real situation
2. He is 'brickin' it' because his gang has deserted him in his hour of need
3. Angry and frustrated - trying to communicate with Mario is like trying to get blood from a stone

1. A learning disability
2. A personality disorder
3. A form of social exclusion

1. To dislike or hate someone because of the colour of their skin
2. To hold a different opinion to someone else
3. To laugh at someone because of their sexual orientation

1. The same minimum age that you can be sent to prison
2. The same minimum age that you can vote
3. The same minimum age that you can get a full-time job

1. The same gang that attacked Hari
2. Mojo
3. Racist thugs

The police station: Scene 4BBB
Hari goes to the police. The police take a full statement from him about the incident. A couple of the lads in the gang attend the college and Hari has given some names and descriptions, so the police will be paying them a visit.

1. The best way to avoid being bullied is to stop going to school / work / or out generally
2. Join Vigilantes-R-Us, slide into your super-hero outfit and go on a baddie-bashing spree!
3. Talk to and get advice from someone you can trust, e.g. a close friend, teacher, a helpline, or the police