Scientific racism

Scientific racism refers to research which promotes or appears to promote a racist ideology while forgoing the ideals of scientific objectivity. Often scientific examinations of race or ethnicity can spark debate over whether they are works of legitimate science, or simply racist dogma disguised as science.

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Racist - Objectivity - Race - Ethnicity

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The term "scientific racism" has been applied to works relating to race and social development from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Similarly, a number of more recent controversial works have been denounced as racist pseudoscience.

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Race - Social development - 18th century - 20th century - Pseudoscience

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