Colonialism and Racial Segregation

Portrait photograph from the personnel file of Paul Panda Farnana
Worlds Apart? Archival sources provide answers

Contemporary racism has deep roots in the colonial period. But how exactly did racism shape daily life in Congo and Ruanda-Urundi?

In this module, students explore racial segregation through four themes: education, careers, work, and housing. Using digital and interactive tools, they engage with government publications and archival records.

How was colonial society structured along racial lines? Were there exceptions to the rules? And can students draw parallels with the world they know today?

Place & period
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
Ruanda-Urundi (1919-1962)
Theme
Governance
Diaspora
Economy
Violence
Independance
Education
Racism
Resistance
Type
Lesson package
Historical sources
Audio
Year
2025
Language
Dutch
French
Target audience
3rd stage secondary
Duration
100 min.