W 14.1 June 3 (Mon) Yang yejoo

 1. Summary : It explains the social and political context surrounding race and ethnicity. Race is a classification based mainly on physiological characteristics, and in the past, essentialist views that value genetic and physiological differences dominated. Increasingly, as we enter the modern society, there has been a strong tendency to understand race as a socially constructed concept. Ethnicity, unlike race, is mainly based on social characteristics and is linked to an individual's self-identity. It also describes prejudice and discrimination, structural, historical, and cultural racism. 

2. Interesting or unusual things: The most interesting part was explaining about structural racism. I was surprised to see examples of racial discrimination based on system within an organization or system from my prejudice that I thought racism was only recognized culturally and socially. It was also impressive to think that racism is one of the problems we have to overcome to make a better society. 

3. Question : What are some ways to promote interracial understanding and cooperation in a multicultural society? How do you think global citizenship education should be conducted? 

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  1. Heo jong yeolJune 22, 2024 at 1:22 AM

    Your summary effectively captures the nuances of social stratification and its impact on individuals and societies. It's interesting how you discussed the various forms of stratification and their implications across different societies. The exploration of global inequality as a pressing challenge is particularly insightful. To further enrich your discussion, you might consider exploring specific policy approaches or examples from different regions that have successfully addressed social stratification. This could provide a practical perspective on tackling such complex issues. Overall, your post offers a comprehensive view and invites thoughtful reflection on ways to foster more equitable societies.

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