Racism and Scientific History

Explore how the concept of race has been shaped by and used within scientific fields. This guide examines the development of racial hierarchies, the historical use of science to justify oppression, and how modern science challenges these ideas, emphasizing that race is not biologically real.

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  • social science
  • critical race theory
  • race
  • racial hierarchies
  • genetic essentialism
  • social justice
  • oppression
  • scientific racism
  • equity
  • diversity
  • inclusion
  • social justice standards