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The lie that invented racism | John Biewen

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Unraveling the Origins of Racism and Whiteness

This chapter explores the historical roots of race, particularly the construct of whiteness, and how past societies categorized people differently. It highlights Gomez de Zurara's influence on early racist ideologies and their justification for the Atlantic slave trade.

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