Asked by Namrita Dadwan on Jul 19, 2024

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Race and racism are modern concepts and had not been fully developed by the seventeenth century.

Race And Racism

Refers to the societal constructs based on physical characteristics and the systemic discrimination associated with these constructs.

Seventeenth Century

The seventeenth century is the period from 1601 to 1700 in the Gregorian calendar, marked by significant developments in various fields such as science, philosophy, and exploration.

  • Comprehend the historical development and social constructs of race and racism.
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Arpinder singhJul 23, 2024
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Race as a concept and racism as a systemic practice were not fully developed or defined in the way we understand them today until the modern era, particularly from the seventeenth century onwards, as they were shaped by European colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.