Race has a long history as scientific concept and research topic. Such research has contributed in legitimizing slavery, colonialism, class differences, and nationalism. The heyday of scientific racism is over. However, outdated race science ideas continue to affect us, and racism still exists in our societies.
FOLK discusses several examples of contemporary genetic research and historical race science. The exhibition sheds light on the interactions between science, society, and culture, and points to the profound consequences that such research can have for society and the lives of individuals.
Samarbeidspartner
Universitetet i Oslo: Kulturhistorisk museum, avdeling for universitetshistorie
Medprodusenter
Árran julesáme guovdásj/lulesamisk senter
Grorud Ungdomsråd
Setesdalsmuseet
Utstillingen mottar støtte fra
Norges forskningsråd
Fritt Ord
The exhibition is developed in cooperation with
Museum of Cultural History, Section for Museum of University and Science History
Co-producers
Árran Lule Sami center
Grorud Youth Council
The Setesdal Museum
Financial support
The Research Council of Norway
The Fritt Ord Foundation