Join historian and sociologist Carole Reynaud-Paligot for a compelling discussion on the paradox of racism. Specializing in the history of ideas, race, and identity in Western societies, Ms. Reynaud-Paligot holds a doctorate from EHESS and has authored several influential works, including Parcours politique des surréalistes 1919-1969, De l'identité nationale, and L'Ecole aux colonies. Dr. Reynaud-Paligot will explore why racism persists despite the scientific invalidation of the concept of "human races."
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Tuesday, September 24
How Does One Become Racist?
Unmasking Prejudice: Confronting Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Racism Across Europe
Time:
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Presenter:
Carole Reynaud-Paligot
Location:
Wesley W. Posvar Hall Room 4900
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence along with Department of History and Department of French and Italian
Contact:
John Boonstra
Contact Email:
John.boonstra@pitt.edu