Public Classroom 1: Understanding the History of Science and Race - Panel Discussion
submitted by Marvin's Underground Evening Lectures
on 10/06/18
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Race is a modern idea. Ancient societies did not segregate people according to physical differences. Some social scientists argue that race is a social construct without biological basis—that is rooted instead in the long history of racial inequalities. Speakers include Claudine Cohen, Ph.D. Paul Mitchell Janet Monge, Ph.D. Rachel Watkins, Ph.D. Michael Yudell, Ph.D. Nichelle McKelvey-Polston Learn more at www.penn.museum/sites/pmclassroom/
