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Maarten Couttenier, "Anthropology and Race in Belgium and the Congo (1839-1922)" (Routledge, 2023)

New Books in Anthropology

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Clash of Paradigms: Race, Colonialism, and Resistance in the Belgian Congo

This chapter explores the historical clash between physical anthropologists and colonial administrators in the Belgian Congo over the concepts of race permanence versus adaptability. It delves into how pervasive racist ideas influenced the segregation of white and black individuals, dehumanization of Congolese people, and the collection of human remains. The narrative also sheds light on the resistance efforts of figures like Farana and Antonor Fermine against colonialism and racial discourse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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