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Race: Science's last taboo
Why this season matters
This season of programmes explored the devastating history and consequences of scientific racism.
These videos explain why Rageh Omaar has a personal stake in this; why Krishnan Guru-Murthy feels the argument around race has become shallow; and why Aarathi Prasad, presenter of Is It Better to Be Mixed Race, believes a fear of investigating genetic difference could limit medical progression.
Explore the Themes
POWER
We explore the historical basis for scientific racism in this theme with video clips and pictures.
SCIENCE AND MYTHS
We explore the historical basis for scientific racism in this theme with video clips and pictures.
GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT
We explore the historical basis for scientific racism in this theme with video clips and pictures.
BEAUTY
We explore the historical basis for scientific racism in this theme with video clips and pictures.
season programmes
Last on 26th Oct
Race and Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo
Race and Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo
Rageh Omaar explodes the myths about race and IQ.
Last on 27th Oct
Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth episode 1
Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth episode 1
Examines the growing trend for de-racialisation surgery of the body.
Last on 29th Oct
The Event: How Racist Are You?
The Event: How Racist Are You?
Are we all more racist than we realise or would like to admit?
Last on 1st Nov
The Human Zoo: Science’s Dirty Secret
The Human Zoo: Science’s Dirty Secret
Exploring the disturbing phenomena of early 20th century human zoos.
Last on 2nd Nov
Is It Better To Be Mixed Race?
Is It Better To Be Mixed Race?
Is it a biological advantage to have parents of different ethnic backgrounds?
Last on 3rd Nov
Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth episode 2
Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth episode 2
Examines the growing trend for de-racialisation surgery of the face.

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