Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism

The Deen Show delves into the disturbing and forgotten history of scientific racism in America with a focus on the concept of “Human Zoos.” These zoos were platforms showcasing individuals, typically of African descent, alongside monkeys and other animals, portraying them as evolutionary links between apes and humans. Through historical accounts like that of William Henry Johnson, who was exhibited as a “man-monkey” in the 1800s, the show exposes the dehumanizing practices endorsed by individuals in positions of power and authority. By highlighting the role of prominent scientific institutions like Harvard and Princeton in perpetuating such racist ideologies, the episode emphasizes how deeply entrenched these beliefs were in mainstream society at the time.

Presenting the viewer with a critical reflection on how ideas of human evolution were used to justify the subjugation of certain races, The Deen Show aims to shed light on the harmful legacy of scientific racism. Drawing parallels to the present day, the episode stresses the importance of challenging and debunking such misconceptions to foster a more inclusive and respectful society. By unraveling the historical context behind the Human Zoos phenomenon and its ties to Darwin’s theory of evolution, the show encourages viewers to question ingrained biases and assumptions to promote understanding and dismantle harmful stereotypes. Through this informative discussion, The Deen Show strives to educate and enlighten audiences, fostering empathy and compassion towards all individuals, regardless of race or background.

Human Zoos tells the shocking story of how thousands of indigenous peoples were put on public display in America in the early decades of the twentieth century.

“A racially charged story that will mesmerize you….” —Oregon Documentary Film Festival.

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Often touted as “missing links” between man and apes, these native peoples were harassed and demeaned. Their public display was arranged with the enthusiastic support of the most elite members of the scientific community, and it was promoted uncritically by American’s leading newspapers. This award-winning documentary explores the heartbreaking story of what happened, shows how African-American ministers and other people of faith tried to push back, and reveals how some people today are still drawing on Social Darwinism in order to dehumanize others. The film also explores the tragic story of eugenics in America, the effort to breed human beings based on Darwinian principles.

Human Zoos was an official selection of the African World Documentary Film Festival and has won awards for Best Editing (Oregon Documentary Film Festival), Best in Show (Cinema WorldFest Awards) and Awards of Excellence from the Impact Docs Awards and the Hollywood Independent Documentary Awards.

Be sure to check out these other videos about social Darwinism.

The Biology of the Second Reich: Social Darwinism and the Origins of World War 1

Darwin Day in America

The War on Humans

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