W 14.1 June 3 (Mon)—CHENG SHIYI

1.Summary
 This article is about the complexity of race and ethnicity and also about two aspects of this them: social and biological. Race is not biologically fixed but shaped by social and historical factors. For example:The way in which different countries categorise race varies according to cultural background. Although there may be some genetic differences between races, there is greater genetic variation within the same race. This shows that race is not a single biological concept, but a combination of social and biological factors. Finally, racial discrimination, although much less frequent nowadays, is still manifested in various ways, and the impact of these concepts on society is described.

2.Interesting Point
There is a story at the beginning of this essay in which the author recounts examples of the different labels he has been given in different countries, illustrating the prevalence of this phenomenon. The issue of his son's identity is also mentioned, as well as the phenomenon of minority identity being emphasised in the American society. The author talks about Barack Obama's and Tiger Woods's, who in the public eye, mixed race people are often reduced to a certain race. This highlights the relativity and fluidity of racial and ethnic identities. Through this I also see the differences in how race and ethnicity are treated and defined in different countries and time periods.

3.Discussion
 How are race and ethnicity perceived and labelled differently in different countries and cultures? How do racism and nationalism affect social stability and equality?

Comments

  1. machenxiao 2020093790June 3, 2024 at 10:10 AM

    This article delves into the complexity of race and ethnicity and their two aspects, social and biological. The article points out that race is not a biologically fixed concept, but is shaped by social and historical factors. For example, the way different countries classify races varies depending on the cultural background. Although there may be some genetic differences between different races, the genetic variation within the same race is greater. This shows that race is not a single biological concept, but a combination of social and biological factors. Finally, the article describes the various ways that racial discrimination is still manifested, although it is less frequent now, and the impact of these concepts on society.
    For the first question, we can explore it in depth by comparing racial and ethnic concepts and labels in different countries and cultural backgrounds. This helps us better understand how racial and ethnic identity is influenced by society and culture.

    For the second question, we can study how racism and nationalism affect social stability and equality. By analyzing the impact of racism and nationalism on social structures, political systems, and individual rights, we can propose targeted policies and measures to promote social inclusion and equality.

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  2. HUANGQIHAOJune 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM

    Race is not just a biological concept, it is a social and cultural construct. By studying the social and biological interweaving of race, we can gain a deeper understanding of how ethnic identities form at the individual and group levels and affect their status and interactions in society.

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