The Social Construction of Race and the Reproduction of Status
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the social construction of race, focusing on the impact of slavery and legal systems. Key topics include Partus Sequitur Ventrem, its impact on hereditary slavery and the commodification of reproduction, race as a social construct (not biological), the One-Drop Rule and hypodescent, limitations on multiracial heritage, and relevant primary sources like the 1662 Virginia law and the "Am I Not a Woman and a Sister?" image. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 11
What is the core principle of partus sequitur ventrem? 🤔
A child's status is determined by the father's race
A child's status is determined by the mother's status
A child's status is determined by their phenotype
A child's status is determined by a community vote