HSY2601
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2024
, HSY2601 Assignment 2
Assessment Question.
Length: 500 words max.
Structure: Essay format
Weight: 20%
Discuss some historical grounds for the rise of racist beliefs in the 19 century.
- Provide contextual examples from the study guide and suggested readings.
ESSAY
The Historical Grounds for the Rise of Racist Beliefs in the 19th Century
The 19th century witnessed the entrenchment of racist beliefs, shaped by scientific
theories, colonial expansion, and prevailing socio-political ideologies. These factors
collectively fueled the development and justification of racial hierarchies, which sought to
rationalize and perpetuate European dominance over diverse populations across the globe.
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2024
, HSY2601 Assignment 2
Assessment Question.
Length: 500 words max.
Structure: Essay format
Weight: 20%
Discuss some historical grounds for the rise of racist beliefs in the 19 century.
- Provide contextual examples from the study guide and suggested readings.
ESSAY
The Historical Grounds for the Rise of Racist Beliefs in the 19th Century
The 19th century witnessed the entrenchment of racist beliefs, shaped by scientific
theories, colonial expansion, and prevailing socio-political ideologies. These factors
collectively fueled the development and justification of racial hierarchies, which sought to
rationalize and perpetuate European dominance over diverse populations across the globe.
