Here we have collated a set of resources that explore important aspects of causing large scale positive social change. Many of the resources engage with ideas of social justice and structural change. Social justice refers to the idea that it is possible and desirable to create a world where everyone can live safe, dignified lives. Structural change refers to the idea that the large scale systems in a society must be the focus of change, not individual behaviour.

This page is a collection of links that relate to direct examples of anti-Blackness in the NZ context. It is important to remember that anti-Blackness is the foundation for all racism in NZ. Most of these examples demonstrate how anti-Black racism is systemic, while some also highlight events or incidences. You will see that there is a lack of research on the diverse experiences of Black Kiwis, and on anti-Blackness in NZ - this in itself says something.

These links provide useful ideas for understanding and working towards healthier relationships with all the important people in your life. These resources touch on ideas of consent, gender and sexuality.

Decolonisation is a term that refers to meaningfully addressing the impact of colonisation on peoples, places, and knowledges. In particular, decolonisation is seen as an approach to change that involves dissolving the ideas that continue to justify colonialism just as White supremacy, racial hierarchy, race more broadly, anti-Black racism, imperialism etc. It also involves the redistribution of resources to the Black and Indigenous peoples who were dispossessed and harmed by colonialism. The resources here unpack some of the conversations at the heart of this approach.

Understanding Pākehā-ness is a key part of understanding the politics of difference in Aotearoa. Often Pākehā, or Pākehā passing people find it difficult to locate their culture and therefore how their worldview, values, and morals are shaped by their culture. This makes it difficult to make culturally-relative observations about the world. Here we provide some links to useful media exploring what it means to be White in Aotearoa.

These links provide insight into the ways that people communicate and how we can do it in more meaningful ways. These resources are helpful if you are feeling like people aren't understanding you or your ideas. Analysing our communication and language helps us to better communicate across difference.

In this section we have collated discussions about what masculinity means today and how it shapes the lives of all people. Exploring notions of masculinity can help us to understand what aspects of our value system might be shaped by cultural and political forces. This is useful because it helps us to identify where ideas that may seem ‘natural’ or ‘normal’ and therefore unchangeable are actually in place to sustain a particular world-view. Therefore, when we identify that these are harmful, it is also easy to see that they are changeable.

These resources provide a critical look into music and how it shapes our culture and society - from our every day lives to how we think about gender, sexuality and power. If these kinds of conversations interest you, you might like to explore ethnomusicology or the anthropology of music.

Is cultural appropriation harmful? Is using aspects of other cultures always harmful? Is there such thing as cultural appreciation or cultural exchange? These resources explore some of the key issues around harm, identity, and cultural appropriation. The links provided demonstrate how complex and multifaceted the issue is.

In essence Kaupapa Māori is one framework for explaining a Māori way of doing things. Kaupapa Māori is often used to explore wellbeing, research, policy, ethics, design, and education. Understanding and exploring Kaupapa Māori is an essential part of understanding contemporary Māori political and social philosophy. These resources explore many aspects of Kaupapa Māori and demonstrate its wide-reaching impacts.