IS 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Raphael Lemkin, Carl Linnaeus, Zyklon B

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: International Studies
• Course: IS 101
• Professor: Gregory Feldman

Document Summary

Different versions appear throughout history with the elements of modernity. Elements that made holocaust possible are not unique to that time and place. Idea that there"s an essence given to any race; and you can distill that essence. Talking about separation of races because if your race is pure then you don"t want to intermix. Is a myth; but still has serious consequences. Can result in the creation of nation-state; or can go against your will natives and reservations. Only way to manage other race is to isolate and separate them from your race. Idea that races are like separate species and can"t intermix. This doesn"t mean extermination camp; but refers to the idea of isolating yourself because of the concept of otherness . Residential schools - way to deal with otherness. Race is a concept that is constructed by society; it is not in your genes (social vs. biological construction)