What were some of the earliest definitions of 'race' before it was associated with biology or genetics?
The Origin of Race in the USA

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How did the rise of global capitalism and colonialism influence the concept of race in the 17th and 18th centuries?
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What distinctions were made between indentured servants and enslaved Africans in colonial America?
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How did pseudoscience emerge in the 18th century to justify slavery and racial distinctions?
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In what ways did the Enlightenment contribute to the development of racial ideologies?
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What role did naturalization laws play in shaping racial categories in the United States?
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How has the understanding of race evolved in recent decades, particularly regarding ethnic identity?
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