1) How does Gilroy suggest racial identities are constructed?
He has consistently argued that racial identities are historically constructed – formed by colonialization, slavery, nationalist philosophies and consumer capitalism.
2) What does Gilroy suggest regarding the causes and history of racism?
Gilroy states that Racism is not caused by the clash of two or more races – racism is not a natural phenomenon. Instead, Gilroy states that racial difference and racial identities are the product of racial oppression. Racial identities are caused by historical conflicts that have brought different groups into opposition.
3) What is ethnic absolutism and why is Gilroy opposed to it?
4) How does Gilroy view diasporic identity?
Gilroy’s work focuses on the concept of the African diaspora.The classic diaspora considers the originating place for those displaced as the original source of unity and permanence for the diasporic identity. The means that the country a group have been forced to leave will always be the place that defines the cultural or ethnic identity for those individuals. Furthermore, despite the geographical dispersion, people will still feel connected to their origins via history and ancestry.
5) What did Gilroy suggest was the dominant representation of black Britons in the 1980s (when the Voice newspaper was first launched)?Gilroy suggested that thee dominant representation of black britons in the 80s' was that they were "external and estranged from the imaged community that is the nation.
6) Gilroy argues diaspora challenges national ideologies. What are some of the negative effects of this?
Some of the negatives are that it can create cultural tension between classes and ethnicities. This also includes exclusion, returning to the state we were in previously which can lead to marginalisation.
7) Complete the first activity on page 3: How might diasporic communities use the media to stay connected to their cultural identity? E.g. digital media - offer specific examples.
One way diasporic communities may use the media is through things like twitter and other social media to stay relevant/spread awareness, one example of this is through the "Black Lives Matter." People would protest and post videos where people were in the wrong in order to spread awareness.
8) Why does Gilroy suggest slavery is important in diasporic identity?
This is because the history cannot be "unwound" as has moulded the identity of black people.
9) How might representations in the media reinforce the idea of ‘double consciousness’ for black people in the UK or US?
This may be due to the fact that presenting groups in a specific light can add to the many things that people may feel make up their identity, which is the general idea of "Double consciousness."
10) Finally, complete the second activity on page 3: Watch the trailer for Hidden Figures and discuss how the film attempts to challenge ‘double consciousness’ and the stereotypical representation of black American women.
This film attempts to challenge double consciousness due to the women in the film being displayed as tired of the oppression they face, not only as black people but as women, which in a way doesn't challenge this idea, but the fact that they have very respected jobs, e.g. Taraji P. Henson being a mathematician, which is really outstanding in her identity.
One way diasporic communities may use the media is through things like twitter and other social media to stay relevant/spread awareness, one example of this is through the "Black Lives Matter." People would protest and post videos where people were in the wrong in order to spread awareness.
8) Why does Gilroy suggest slavery is important in diasporic identity?
This is because the history cannot be "unwound" as has moulded the identity of black people.
9) How might representations in the media reinforce the idea of ‘double consciousness’ for black people in the UK or US?
This may be due to the fact that presenting groups in a specific light can add to the many things that people may feel make up their identity, which is the general idea of "Double consciousness."
10) Finally, complete the second activity on page 3: Watch the trailer for Hidden Figures and discuss how the film attempts to challenge ‘double consciousness’ and the stereotypical representation of black American women.
This film attempts to challenge double consciousness due to the women in the film being displayed as tired of the oppression they face, not only as black people but as women, which in a way doesn't challenge this idea, but the fact that they have very respected jobs, e.g. Taraji P. Henson being a mathematician, which is really outstanding in her identity.
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