Scientific Racism on Display: Representations of Indigenous Cultures and Societies at the Turn of the 20th Century

Authors

  • Christina Williamson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cons10497

Abstract

Through the analysis of photographs and newspapers, I analyze specific representations of indigenous people and cultures in the public arena, such as in museums and World’s Fairs. Using and modifying Edward Said’s model of Orientalism, I argue that these representations reinforced problematic and damaging ideas about aboriginal people.

Author Biography

Christina Williamson

Christina Williamson is a recent graduate from the History program at the UofA. She is now preparing for her Masters of Public History at Carleton University in Ottawa this September. Christina's primary focus has been on issues of race and ethnicity, particularly in regards for Aboriginal groups in North America. Christina started Constellations over two years ago and has since played the role of Editor, and most recently, journal advisor. She is thrilled to see its progress this year!

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Published

2011-06-07

How to Cite

Williamson, C. (2011). Scientific Racism on Display: Representations of Indigenous Cultures and Societies at the Turn of the 20th Century. Constellations, 2(2), 90–107. https://doi.org/10.29173/cons10497

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Grappling with Racism in History