OSP: Paul Gilroy - Postcolonial theory and diasporic identity
OSP: Paul Gilroy - Postcolonial theory and diasporic identity Go to our Media Factsheet archive on the Media Shared drive and open Factsheet 170: Gilroy – Ethnicity and Postcolonial Theory . Read the Factsheet and complete the following questions/tasks: 1) How does Gilroy suggest racial identities are constructed? Gilroy argues that racial identities are socially constructed rather than natural or fixed. They are shaped by history, culture, politics and experiences such as colonialism and slavery. Identity can also change over time and be influenced by different cultures. 2) What does Gilroy suggest regarding the causes and history of racism? Gilroy suggests that racism has historical roots in colo...