SOCI 1501W Lecture 8: SOCI1501W RR8
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I also think that based on the color of skin, certain job opportunities, class, and social expectations define how people view white versus black. Ultimately skin color should not matter in an ideal world. Comment: it is interesting how the quick thinking tests changed in difficulty. This shows that we stereotype genders automatically due to social norms. Question: is it worse for children to grow up color blind or with recognition to difference in race but with the understanding that it makes no difference in people. Answer: i believe that it is important for children to recognize that different races with different cultural and historical backgrounds. Answer: while there are many subtle racist actions that people may commit, i believe that people know exactly what they are doing and saying. Some things may be unintentionally racist and others said intentionally to cause harm.
