The Roots and Impact of Antisemitism
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Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
9–12Duration
One 50-min class period- Antisemitism
- Racism
Overview
About this Lesson
In the previous lesson, students began the “We & They” stage of the Facing History scope and sequence by examining the human behavior of creating “in” groups and “out” groups and by considering the concept of universe of obligation. This lesson introduces antisemitism, a historical example of how humans have created “in” groups and “out” groups.
Students will explore the long history of hatred and discrimination against Jews, and they will see how anti-Judaism, a religious prejudice, was transformed in the nineteenth century into antisemitism, a form of racism. Learning about the development of antisemitism will provide students with important context for the worldview of the Nazis. It will also help students recognize and understand the impact of stereotypes and myths about Jews that persist today.
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