Race as a Social Reality

Race as modern idea: In ancient times people didn’t divide society in physical appearance instead they were divided because of their religion, class, language and status.

Race and freedom were born together: For example when the United States was founded, equality was a radical and new idea. At the same time the U.S economy largely depended on slaves and forced labor.

In our times race continues to be an important social idea that gives people different opportunities depending on their physical traits.

Society has created better opportunities and advantages for someone who is white.

We are on a society that is based on stereotypes and individual prejudice. By this I mean that physical traits are very important and that the racial aspect will decide someone’s status in society.

Race is neither a biological nor a genetically known term. Different studies have proved that two Japanese can be genetically different as Japanese and a Colombian. The genes that are uncharged of establishing skin color, hair form, and other physical traits are few.

.RACE. The Power of an Illusion. CALIFORNIA NEWSREEL. Web. 16 Mar. 2014. ‹http://www.pbs.org/race/001_WhatIsRace/001_00-home.htm›.

Juan Camilo Gómez