Joseph C. Miller Memorial Lecture by Joerg Rieger
How did racism come to be?
Just as race is not a biological reality, racism is not inherent to human nature. It was invented and sustained through historical encounters, economies, and religious traditions—especially in North-South interactions. This presentation compares the history of racism in the U.S. to current developments, highlighting not just divide-and-conquer tactics but also "unite-and-conquer" strategies that reveal deeper complexities and potential solutions.
Just as race is not a biological reality, racism is not inherent to human nature. It was invented and sustained through historical encounters, economies, and religious traditions—especially in North-South interactions. This presentation compares the history of racism in the U.S. to current developments, highlighting not just divide-and-conquer tactics but also "unite-and-conquer" strategies that reveal deeper complexities and potential solutions.
Time
Monday, 28.04.25 - 04:15 PM
- 05:45 PM
Topic
Unite and Conquer in Order to Divide and Conquer: Religion, Race, Class, and the Possibility of Solidarity in the United States Then and Now
Target groups
Students
Researchers
All interested
Languages
English
Location
HYBRID event: On site in Niebuhrstr. 5 or via Zoom
Reservation
not required
Additional Information
Organizer
BCDSS
Contact
Links
- https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/images/pdf-files/jcmml-pdf/abstract-auenmuller-1.pdf