A History of British India

Race, Gender, and Culture (1750–1850) (1x6)

Uitzenddatum: Jan 05, 2017

The opening up of India gave rise to a discourse on race that became central to the colonial relationship. Study British racial paradigms in Company-ruled India, which emphasized differences between Indians and the British to "justify" colonial rule. Also explore the British notion of masculinity and how it bolstered their self-perception as colonial masters.