W 14.1 June 3 (Mon) eunsong kwon

 1. Summary

Race is a classification of humans based on perceived physical differences, such as skin color or facial characteristics, and is usually assigned by others rather than by self-identification. This classification is controversial because of its implications for social identity and hierarchy. In contrast, ethnicity refers to social characteristics such as nationality, religion, language, culture, and traditions shared by a group. Unlike race, ethnicity typically identifies oneself and emphasizes a group's shared past and culture. Examples of ethnic groups in the United States are Hispanic or Latino. Attempts to divide humanity into different races date back to the constitution of the Holy See of ancient Egypt, combining skin color with tribe and national identity. Ancient Greece and Rome also tried to explain and classify biological differences among ethnic groups. In the Middle Ages, a model emerged that classified humanity as the descendants of Noah's three sons. Scientific attempts began in the 17th century, and developed with European imperialism and colonization. In the 19th century, scientists viewed race as an objective and naturally occurring division, arguing for a strong relationship between biological race and social behavior and culture. However, with the advent of Darwin's theory of evolution and Mendelian genetics, the essentialist and taxonomic understanding of race was reconsidered.


2. Interesting point

Race was distinguished by skin color, face type, skull profile and size, and texture and color of hair. Race was almost universally considered to reflect group differences in moral personality and intelligence. -> Before reading this I thought race was only distinguished by skin color. However, it was interesting that the face type, skull size, and even the texture of hair were the criteria for distinguishing race. I newly learned that face type, skull size, and hair texture differ according to race.


3. Disccusion

Should We Distinguish Race? How can we properly distinguish race without racism controversy?

Comments

  1. suhyun ParkJune 9, 2024 at 1:34 AM

    I think it is necessary to classify races for social data collection and history succession. In order to distinguish races without racism, there is a way to educate people and create policies to respect other cultures.

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