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?
The AfricaMuseum’s collection holds thousands of historical records from the colonial period. This book selects hundreds of texts, photographs, maps, videos, audio clips, objects, posters, artworks, and testimonies, specifically tailored for teachers.
A timeline, glossary, and historical context provide insight into the long history of the DR Congo. In addition to focused themes such as resistance, segregation, and representation, the book also takes a multiperspective approach to the colonial past.
All sources are available on a DVD-ROM.
In 2020, five women of mixed-race took Belgium to court, accusing the state of crimes against humanity. They had been born during the colonial era to an African mother and a European father.
This landmark trial is the starting point for the educational module. Students step into the role of judges: they examine the charges, listen to testimony from a witness and an expert, analyze archival records as evidence, and study a reconstruction of events.
What verdict will your students reach?