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RACEis socially

constructed

HUH?

Humans building meaning and

sometimes power around differences in

skin color. Without humans creating it, the idea of race would not

exist.

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Race is not biologicalRace is not biological

History of race and biology

EugenicsSocial Darwinism

History of race and biology

EugenicsSocial Darwinism

Does science support biology of race?

Does science support biology of race?

Technological advances- Can now look at DNA

Human Genome ProjectShows 99% of DNA between races is similar!

Technological advances- Can now look at DNA

Human Genome ProjectShows 99% of DNA between races is similar!

Darwin and EvolutionDarwin and Evolution

Idea of common descent: All organisms had a common ancestor

Evidence- Shows that all humans evolved from Africa

Idea of common descent: All organisms had a common ancestor

Evidence- Shows that all humans evolved from Africa

Hardly any genetic difference

between races

Evidence shows that all races came from Africa (common descent)

All evidence shows no biological basis of race!

Hardly any genetic difference between races

Evidence shows that all races came from Africa (common descent)

All evidence shows no biological basis of race!

The History of Differences

Divisions in Ancient Societies

Divisions in Ancient Societies

ReligionSocial ClassLanguage

ReligionSocial ClassLanguage

SlaverySlavery

Origin of English word: “slavery”

Slavery in North America

Justification of race-based slavery

Origin of English word: “slavery”

Slavery in North America

Justification of race-based slavery

Imperialism & ColonialismImperialism & Colonialism

Maintain Status QuoRace Laws

ApartheidJim Crow Laws

Maintain Status QuoRace Laws

ApartheidJim Crow Laws

Racial emphasis hasn’t always existed

Societies have separated based on differences in skin color to maintain power

Racial emphasis hasn’t always existed

Societies have separated based on differences in skin color to maintain power

The social construction of race can affect a person’s

lifeopportunities and beliefs

about himself/herself.

Mathabane Encounters Segregation

Mathabane Encounters Segregation

Attempt to board “white-only” bus

Personal feelings of anger and surprise

Realization of limited opportunities

Attempt to board “white-only” bus

Personal feelings of anger and surprise

Realization of limited opportunities

Mark Mathabane’s Education Experience

Mark Mathabane’s Education Experience

Difference between white and black schools in apartheid South Africa

Conversation with Clyde

Inspiration to Overcome SystemDevelopment of personal confidence

Difference between white and black schools in apartheid South Africa

Conversation with Clyde

Inspiration to Overcome SystemDevelopment of personal confidence

How can we move away from racial distinction and simultaneously move toward celebrating people’s culture and heritage?

How can we move away from racial distinction and simultaneously move toward celebrating people’s culture and heritage?