September 25, Slides 1-5 Flashcards
In one sentence, what is the main lesson to take from King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”?
The lesson is that civil disobedience is necessary to achieve racial equality when legal and societal systems fail to uphold justice.
What activity should students complete after reflecting on King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”?
Students should write their answers on paper, which can be anonymous, and submit them at the end of class.
Can students discuss their ideas with others during the reflection exercise on King’s “Letter”?
Yes, students can discuss with a neighbor if they are unsure but must submit individual answers.
Why are varied answers encouraged for this reflection exercise?
Varied answers are better because they reflect diverse perspectives and interpretations of the letter’s lessons.
What themes does King address in his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”?
King discusses justice, civil disobedience, and the importance of confronting racial inequality to create change.
What is the ontology of race?
Race as a biological category is a modern invention, created as a visible marker to indicate social status and hierarchy.
How did the Trans-Atlantic slave trade influence globalization?
The Trans-Atlantic slave trade served as a force for globalization by connecting Africa, Europe, and the Americas through the exchange of enslaved people, goods, and labor systems.
How did the Trans-Atlantic slave trade impact modernization?
The trade fueled economic modernization by driving the production of global commodities like sugar, coffee, and tobacco through forced labor.
What role did race play in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
Race was used to justify the enslavement of African people, marking them as inherently inferior and suitable for exploitation.
How is race tied to modern politics?
Race became a tool for political and economic control, creating systems of inequality that persist in modern governance and social structures.
How did racialization shape social hierarchies?
Racialization established visible differences to segregate and exploit groups, reinforcing systems of privilege and oppression.
