You likely have some awareness about the role that race plays in society. Race is commonly understood as a person’s ethnic ancestry. This module will break down the fundamentals of what race really means. From the time of its invention to today, the history of race is far more complicated than you might assume.
Before watching this 5-minute video, consider the following questions:
- What is your race?
- How do you know what race you are?
- How might you be treated differently from someone of another race?
- Beyond exterior physical traits like skin colour, hair texture, or facial features, are there any emotional/internal traits you associate with people of different races? Why?