Ali Rattansi’s Racism

Central questions to which you should respond: What are the historical origins of the idea of race? How have the idea of race and the practice of racism changed over time?

> contain a thesis/central argument (see Writing a Thesis),

> engage Ali Rattansi’s Racism: A Very Short Introduction AND films, and discussion forums to support your argument

> Use one source not assigned for this unit. This may be an article, book, or news report. Your source should be from a recognized academic press or main stream news source.

> reflect an understanding of change over time and across space.

> Your essay should also consider the implications of the historical processes in question on myriad and diverse groups of people in order to recognize that we do not all experience things in similar or equal ways.