The use and abuse of stereotypes is not limited to present-day politics. In this conference, experts in British and American history examine stereotypes related to such vital issues as race, religion, gender, nationality, and occupation.
Jane Whittle, professor of economic and social history at the University of Exeter, presents on how early stereotyping of housewives affected positive perspectives of affluent women in the early modern era.
Published 09/25/19
Valerie Forman, associate professor at New York University, presents on the stereotypes against slave plantations in Barbados.
Published 04/20/19
Brendan Kane, associate professor of history at the University of Connecticut, presents on biases accumulated throughout the history of Irish and English politics.
Published 04/20/19