About this episode
Nora Lessersohn discusses the role of racial classifications in the U.S. naturalization process throughout history.
USC lecturer Nora Lessersohn looks at how racial classifications were used during the naturalization process throughout American history. This lecture takes place at University of Southern California's campus in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Nora Lessersohn
Topics covered
- racial classifications
- naturalization process
- American history
- citizenship
- whiteness
Keywords
- whiteness
- U.S. citizenship
- racial classifications
- naturalization
- American history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Southern California
Places: Washington, DC
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