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HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 ANSWERS 2024
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- HSY2602 (HSY2602)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 ANSWERS 2024
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HSY2602ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS 2024
HSY2602
ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS 2024
, HSY2602: EARLY STATE FORMATION, SLAVERY AND ASSESSMENT 2
The Historical Grounds for the Rise of Racist Beliefs in the 19th Century
The 19th century was a pivotal period in the development of modern racial
ideologies. It was characterized by the consolidation of nationalism, globalization,
colonization, and advancements in pseudo-scientific theories that all contributed to
the entrenchment of racist beliefs. To understand the historical grounds for the rise
of these beliefs, one must consider the interplay of sociopolitical changes, economic
transformations, and scientific developments during this time.
Colonial Expansion and Economic Factors
One of the most significant drivers of racist ideology in the 19th century was the Age
of Colonialism. European powers like Britain, France, and Belgium expanded their
empires into Africa, Asia, and the Americas, often justifying their actions with a belief
in their cultural superiority. The notion that Western civilization was more advanced
than the societies they encountered was deeply rooted in economic motivations.
Colonizers sought resources and labor; to legitimize their exploitation of non-
European peoples, they propagated the idea that these groups were inferior.
One illustrative example is the Scramble for Africa, which saw European nations
race to claim territories and establish colonies. According to scholars like Edward
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