Race, in and of itself, is entirely a social construct. Through, cultural, legal, and societal means, people with common biological traits, such as skin color, hair, and facial features were grouped together into “races”, although all humans obviously belong to the same biological species. These classifications were invented purely to create power dynamics. Because of these distinctions, stereotypes began to… Read more »
Race is a construct produced to oppress people based on their physical appearances. From past experience, I wholeheartedly support the idea that racism is taught. Households can be a very influential place for children during their developmental years. Growing up, it was always interesting to hear different people’s opinions on race. Personally, I began to notice that children’s thoughts always… Read more »
The concept of race is that it’s a construct made to oppress people with a darker complexion. For years and years, people who aren’t white have been seen as inferior. Racism has always seemed to be a problem in society & it’s mainly because it’s been passed down through generations. I’m a firm believer that no one is born racist,… Read more »