W14.1 June 3 (Mon) - Kim Seoyoung(김서영)

 1. Summary

Race is a concept that distinguishes humans based on physical differences, classified primarily by skin color and facial features. It affects social identities and classes. Ethnicity focuses on a shared past and culture and is not externally specified. Early race concepts were essentialist, but advances in evolutionary theory and genetics have questioned their scientific validity, and thus tend to use ethnicity instead of race.

Prejudice primarily refers to negative views as a prejudgment, and is based on social stereotypes. Prejudice is belief, and discrimination is actually abuse based on certain criteria. While prejudice can lead to discrimination, the two concepts are different.


2. Mention of any new, interesting

Structural racism was the most interesting among structural, cultural, and historical racism. Structural racism is deeply rooted in the basic structures of society such as laws, policies, and institutions, so discrimination can continue regardless of an individual's intention or behavior. It realized that racism is a much more complex and difficult task than overcoming individual prejudice because it is a problem throughout society, not between individuals.


3. Discussion

It is said that children develop awareness of racial and racial stereotypes from a very young age. Therefore, it will be helpful to investigate the expression of racial diversity in children's programs and books.

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  1. machenxiao 2020093790June 3, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    Your summary provides a clear overview of the concepts of race, ethnicity, prejudice, and discrimination, highlighting their distinctions and evolution over time. The mention of structural racism adds depth to the discussion by emphasizing the systemic nature of racial inequality, which persists despite individual intentions.

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