Understanding the Concept of Passing

Understanding the Concept of Passing

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the historical context and implications of racial passing.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the relevance of passing in relation to the Harlem Renaissance.

What do you already know about racial passing?

The concept of passing and its social implications

Passing: The ability of an individual to be regarded as a member of an identity group different from their own, often used to gain social acceptance or safety.

Historical instances of racial passing

Passing refers to the ability of individuals to be recognized as part of a different identity group, often used historically by mixed-race individuals to gain social acceptance and safety.

The relationship between racial identity and passing

Racial Identity: The self-perception and external perception of an individual's race.

The cultural significance of the Harlem Renaissance

Harlem Renaissance: A cultural, social, and artistic movement in the 1920s Harlem, New York, often associated with the African American community.

Summary

In summary, passing has social implications, historical relevance, and is connected to racial identity and perception, particularly in the context of the Harlem Renaissance.

Definition List

Passing: The ability of an individual to be regarded as a member of an identity group different from their own, often used to gain social acceptance or safety.
Racial Identity: The self-perception and external perception of an individual's race.
Harlem Renaissance: A cultural, social, and artistic movement in the 1920s Harlem, New York, often associated with the African American community.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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