Race is a socially constructed label, not strict biological groupings

Race is a socially constructed label, not strict biological groupings

Work type:         Coursework

Format:                Other : Other (See instructions)

Pages:   1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:                Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

Subject or discipline:      Sociology

Title:      Discussion 5

Number of sources:        1

Paper instructions:

This discussion board forum relates to Chapter 10 on Race and Ethnic Inequality. The most current scientific evidence concludes that race is a socially constructed label, not strict biological groupings. What does this mean to you? What examples can you give to explain how race is socially constructed?

 

Schaefer, Sociology in Modules, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition.