W14.1 JuYoung Lee(이주영)

1 - SUMMARY)

Race and ethnicity are important topics in modern society. Race refers to human groups distinguished by physiological differences, either real or imagined, based on biological characteristics, while ethnicity refers to human groups sharing common social characteristics, rather than physical ones. In the past, understanding of race was primarily essentialist and classificatory, but this has been reconsidered by modern evolutionary and genetic theories. Race and ethnicity play significant roles in shaping social stratification. Some sociologists and biologists view race as socially constructed, while others oppose this view. In the United States, racial classification has changed over time, demonstrating its socially constructed nature. Genetic research based on race explores possibilities for disease prevention and treatment, but also raises important issues regarding past scientific biases and health disparities between races. Overcoming racial discrimination and scientific biases while developing racially informed treatments and disease prevention strategies is crucial. Color-blind racism is an ideology that denies racial discrimination while supporting it in practice. Modern media perpetuates racial inequalities by reproducing past racial injustices and depicting minorities as tools of victory. While race is socially constructed, it continues to play a significant role in societies worldwide, affecting various aspects of life such as pollution distribution, interracial marriage attitudes, and employment discrimination, highlighting the socially constructed nature of racial perceptions.

2 - INTERESTING)

It was interesting to note that racism is embedded not only in individual discrimination but also in social structures.

3 - QUESTION)

The text explains the assimilation process of minorities into the majority.

This assimilation can be either voluntary or forced, and it is mentioned that this process may lead to the loss of unique characteristics of the minority.

What impact could this assimilation have?

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  1. machenxiao 2020093790June 3, 2024 at 10:11 AM

    While race and ethnicity play important roles in modern society, we must be aware that race and ethnicity are socially constructed concepts rather than biologically fixed entities. The article highlights the important role of race and ethnicity in social stratification and points out their impact in various aspects such as pollution distribution, attitudes towards interracial marriage, and employment discrimination. However, we must be vigilant against racial discrimination and scientific bias while developing race-specific treatment and disease prevention strategies. In addition, the article highlights how deeply ingrained racism is in the social structure and how modern media continues to propagate past injustices and portray minorities as tools of victory. In the face of these challenges, we need to take positive actions to break down the barriers of racism and promote social inclusion and justice through education and awareness raising.

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