Scientific Racism Flashcards
In what era did the link between physical features and cultural festers arise?
Modern era
What do essentialists believe?
Differences are biologically and physically programmed in us
What are the 3 forms of social construction in Ancient Greece?
Language - barbarians
Politics - democracy vs authoritarianism
Environmental determinism
In what year did the Christians expel the Jews and Muslims from Spain?
- Thus beginning the conquest to the new world
How was race described in the 16th century?
Lineage, family, ancestry
How was race described in the 18th century?
Level of evolution - enlightenment era
How were races graded on hierarchy?
Terms of talent and beauty
Brain size
What is phrenology?
Determining brain size to that of lower races
What was the pre enlightenment?
Morality was defined in terms of virtue and correct behaviour, prevention of sin
What was enlightenment?
A person and group virtues were defined in terms of race and breeding. Groups were seen as having natural, essential qualities
Non white were lowest on the evolution ladder and needed guidance from the white.
What was kants theory
Kant believed in science and rationality
What was Rousseaus theory
Rousseau believed that science ruins ethical values. And we should concentrate on beauty of art and expression
What did the Greeks beliefs of the foreigners
Uncivilized due to language, climate, politics. But they could be civilized if they were raised Greek
What did Bartolome de las casas believe about the indigenous?
They could be civilized if raised Christian
In what year was the massacres of Jews in parts of France and Germany?
1096
