Among these widely differing families of men, the first that attracts attention, the superior in intelligence, in power, and in enjoyment, is the white, or European, the MAN pre-eminently so called, below him appear the Negro and the Indian.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote reflects a hierarchical view of races, placing Europeans above Black and Native peoples.
- In plain terms
- It ranks races, valuing Europeans highest.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and challenge racial hierarchies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do such hierarchies persist?
- What can dismantle them?
Another view
It expresses a biased, outdated perspective that is ethically problematic.
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