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Opening. What is Race ? How many races are there? Which ones?. Race and Ethnicity. The Spatial Implications of Identity. What is “Race”. A categorization of humans based on perceived differences in physical characteristics, such as facial structure and skin color
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Opening • What is Race? • How many races are there? Which ones?
Race and Ethnicity The Spatial Implications of Identity
What is “Race” • A categorization of humans based on perceived differences in physical characteristics, such as facial structure and skin color • How many races of humans are there?
What is “Race”? • A social/political construct • Physical differences are superficial • Product of European colonialism
Reflection • As we view the following images, think about whether they are racist. Why or why not?
Racial Segregation • Separation based on racial bias • Redlining • Associated • Blockbusting • School bussing
Race at Watchung Hills • Do students of different “races” experience Watchung Hills differently?
What is Ethnicity? • Affiliation or identity with a group of people bound by a common ancestry and culture • How does this differ from “race”?