Week14.1--weekly blog--LI LINLIN

(1)Summary:

The article mainly explores the concepts of race and ethnicity, as well as their role and influence in society. Race is a classification based on physical characteristics, whereas ethnicity is a classification based on social characteristics. The article reviews different definitions of race, from ancient Egypt to the development of modern theories of social construction. In the United States, racial classification has been changing, and different groups are classified as different races, showing that race is a socially constructed concept. There are differences in the classification criteria of races, reflecting the role of maintaining the status of a particular group.

In the United States, racial classifications change all the time, and different groups are classified as different races, which illustrates that race is a socially constructed concept.

In the United States, membership criteria vary by race. Changes in racial classification are the result of social construction designed to benefit one race over others. For example, in the United States, descendants of African slaves and European masters or mistresses were considered African, but descendants of Native Americans and Europeans were not considered Indian, which affected land claims. The classification of race in Brazil also suggests that race is a socially constructed concept.

The role of race in biology and genetics. Although some argue that race is a valid measure, racial classifications are often inaccurate. The use of race in biomedical research is controversial, with some concerned that the use of racial labels exacerbates health disparities.

Racial discrimination persists throughout the world, often as a result of genocide. Minorities are often the target of racial discrimination, and assimilation can have a negative impact on indigenous cultures. The article also discusses the role of race in social stratification, and the relationship between race and pollution, and interracial marriage. Although recent research provides evidence that race is socially constructed, racial discrimination persists in many aspects of inequality.

The article also discusses prejudice, prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice is a prejudgment about something. Prejudice usually refers to negative views held about an individual or group, often based on social stereotypes. However, prejudice does not necessarily translate into discrimination, which is the actual mistreatment of groups or individuals based on certain criteria or characteristics. Discrimination is actual injustice directed against an individual or group, and may be based on factors such as race, gender, religion, age, etc.

Racism is considered by many to be an affront to basic human dignity and a violation of human rights. Many international treaties attempt to end racism. The United Nations uses the definition of racist discrimination in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which was adopted in 1965.

Racism can be expressed individually and consciously, through explicit thoughts, feelings, or actions, as well as socially and unconsciously through institutions that promote inequality between races.

Racism at the personal level is prejudice, prejudice, or discrimination displayed in an interaction between two or more people. Structural racism is inequality built into an organization or system. Examples of structural racism can be seen in recent research on discrimination in the workplace. Widespread discrimination against job applicants who are deemed "black-sounding" simply because of their names. This is an example of structural racism because it shows a widespread established belief system that treats people differently based on race. Other examples of structural racism include apartheid in South Africa, Jim Crow laws in the United States, and banks' unfair lending policies (known as redlining policies).

(2) Interesting points:

"In the United States, racial classification has been changing, with different groups being categorized as different races, illustrating that race is a socially constructed concept." Changes in racial classification are the result of social construction to benefit one race over others." This reminds me of the Asian American subdivision law recently passed in the United States. The official reason is that it helps guide the allocation of social resources.

(3)Q:

In your opinion, is the passage and implementation of the Act to further subdivide Asian Americans conducive to the allocation of social resources?