LABRST 2C03 Lecture Notes - Intersectionality, Phenotype, Affordable Housing
19 Oct 2013
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Race is a contentious concept it has been a source of disagreement and questioning. Race is an evolving concept it has not always had a standard meaning. Race is defined as a human group characterized/distinguished by certain phenotypical traits. These phenotypical traits are innate and immutable. Characteristics commonly used to determine or judge race. Makes a correlation between the physical characteristics and the social behaviours and traits of people (mensah 2010, 12) Serves as the scientific" basis for social darwinism and eugenics movement in 19th and. Race is defined as a social construct used to describe certain physical genetic differences among people . Racial group membership is dependent on society"s classification. Using the term race" contradicts the recognition that no real race exists. Reproduces inaccurate and simplistic views of different groups of people. As long as race continues to have significant social consequences, it requires analytical attention.
