The discussion of race is often synonymous the discussion of racial prejudice. But that's not always the case in The Autobiography of Malcolm X. They are many other aspects of race that are worth talking about. What determines race? Does it change based on where you live? Who gets to be a person of color? These topics and more are discussed in the book because there's a lot to say about race that isn't just about who hates who.
Questions About Race
- What is Malcolm X's approach to other races while he is a member of the Nation of Islam in The Autobiography of Malcolm X?
- What is Malcolm X's approach to other races after he is no longer a member of the Nation of Islam in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? How does it change? Why?
- Is being aware of race or racial issues equivalent to being prejudiced in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? What about not being aware of race and racial issues? Why or why not?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Race is something that is scientific in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and is completely unchangeable.
Race is nothing but a social construct in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and can change depending on who you are, how old you are, and even where you live.