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HSY2601 Assignment 2 COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (701831) - DUE 26 August 2024
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, HSY2601 Assignment 2 COMPLETE ANSWERS)Semester 2 2024 (701831) - DUE 26 August 2024 ;
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Discuss some historical grounds for the rise of racist beliefs in
the 19th century. - Provide contextual examples from the study
guide and suggested readings.
The rise of racist beliefs in the 19th century was influenced by a
combination of historical, social, and scientific factors. Here’s a
summary of key historical grounds for the emergence of such
beliefs, incorporating contextual examples and insights from
various study materials:
1. Scientific Racism and Pseudoscience
In the 19th century, the emergence of pseudoscientific theories
provided a veneer of legitimacy to racist beliefs. Theories of
scientific racism, which attempted to use the tools of science to
justify racial hierarchies, gained traction during this period.
Example: Phrenology - This pseudoscience, popularized by
figures like Franz Joseph Gall, claimed that the shape of the
skull could determine intellectual and moral capacities.
Phrenologists argued that certain races had inherently
superior traits based on skull measurements, reinforcing
ideas of racial superiority.
Example: Eugenics - Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles
Darwin, developed eugenics, which advocated for the
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