Race/ism in Hong Kong, Asia, and the world An anthropological lecture by Michael RIVERA
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The Hong Kong Anthropological Society
in association with
The Hong Kong Museum of History*
Presents
Race/ism in Hong Kong, Asia, and the world
An anthropological lecture by Michael RIVERA
Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Hong Kong Museum of History
Lecture Hall, Ground Floor, 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui
All are welcome! Space, however, is limited to 139 seats.
The lecture is conducted in English.
Ideas about race, ethnicity, and cultural belonging appear in daily conversations about human diversity. However, what is less commonly known is the evolutionary history behind skin color, facial structure, and shared family ancestry—biological traits that many use as markers of group identity. This talk takes a bioanthropological and historical view of the construct of race/ism, tracing human evolution over time and how earlier imperialists conceived classification systems to hierarchize ‘foreign’ bodies as part of ‘civilizing’ and expansionist missions. We will then consider the unique dynamics of race/ism that persist in today’s Hong Kong and Asia. Race, ethnicity, and racism have become social constructs that continue to hold power in current world affairs, media representations, and notions of cultural identity. How and why do race concepts maintain ideological power? Why has it often become socially taboo to speak about racism? Where do biology and genetics fit into our understanding of race? Where are conversations about race/ism heading in the future?
Dr. Michael Rivera is a biological anthropologist and critical race scholar at The University of Hong Kong. His research examines racial disparities in healthcare, education systems, multicultural societies, environmental exposure to climate change, and mental health. Dr. Rivera also endeavors to promote accurate and humanistic conversations surrounding race/ism and identity with schools, NGOs, and diverse public audiences.
For more information, please contact [email protected], www.cuhk.edu.hk/ant/hkas,
www.facebook.com/hkanthro,@HKASTalks
* The Museum makes no representations on the content of this lecture.
Image credit: David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Libraries
in association with
The Hong Kong Museum of History*
Presents
Race/ism in Hong Kong, Asia, and the world
An anthropological lecture by Michael RIVERA
Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Hong Kong Museum of History
Lecture Hall, Ground Floor, 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui
All are welcome! Space, however, is limited to 139 seats.
The lecture is conducted in English.
Ideas about race, ethnicity, and cultural belonging appear in daily conversations about human diversity. However, what is less commonly known is the evolutionary history behind skin color, facial structure, and shared family ancestry—biological traits that many use as markers of group identity. This talk takes a bioanthropological and historical view of the construct of race/ism, tracing human evolution over time and how earlier imperialists conceived classification systems to hierarchize ‘foreign’ bodies as part of ‘civilizing’ and expansionist missions. We will then consider the unique dynamics of race/ism that persist in today’s Hong Kong and Asia. Race, ethnicity, and racism have become social constructs that continue to hold power in current world affairs, media representations, and notions of cultural identity. How and why do race concepts maintain ideological power? Why has it often become socially taboo to speak about racism? Where do biology and genetics fit into our understanding of race? Where are conversations about race/ism heading in the future?
Dr. Michael Rivera is a biological anthropologist and critical race scholar at The University of Hong Kong. His research examines racial disparities in healthcare, education systems, multicultural societies, environmental exposure to climate change, and mental health. Dr. Rivera also endeavors to promote accurate and humanistic conversations surrounding race/ism and identity with schools, NGOs, and diverse public audiences.
For more information, please contact [email protected], www.cuhk.edu.hk/ant/hkas,
www.facebook.com/hkanthro,@HKASTalks
* The Museum makes no representations on the content of this lecture.
Image credit: David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Libraries
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Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd S, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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