Race: what is race? how is it culturally constructed?

Race

•What is race? How is it culturally constructed?

•Who has benefited from the belief that there are natural or biologically based differences between racial groups, and we can sort people according to race?

•What are some of the social consequences of these beliefs? Provide at least one example from the readings, lectures, and/or discussions, but you may also include examples from what you see/experience in society to support your argument.

•What do you think is the best way to combat misconceived notions of race? Support your answer with content from the readings, discussions, and lectures.