What causes racism? What causes violence? How do we stop it? When it comes to the some of the most controversial issues perpetuating in our society, the knee-jerk reaction is often to point the finger of blame at young people’s escape routes – music, film and video games. During the past week, the UK government has decided the answer to violence (in this instance, gun crimes) could lie in the censorship of young people’s sources of entertainment.
Meanwhile, in Glasgow, a collaborative initiative between children’s theatre company, TAG, the Glasgow City Council and the Glasgow Anti-Racism Alliance (GARA), attempts to dig a little deeper, and tackle the complexity of issues facing young people in their immediate environment, through a more hands-on approach: education.
