SOC/262 SOC262 SOC 262 WEEK 1 Definition of Race

SOC 262 WEEK 1 Definition of Race

Definition of Race

 

Write a 525- to 700-word paper discussing the current view that race is a social construction supported by political realities. 

Include the following:

  • How does this view compare with the traditional, biological view of race?
  • What are motivating factors for early Americans to construct race and racial categories? 
  • Which approach - assimilation, melting pot, fusion and/or pluralism - matches most closely to the new definition of race in contemporary America?
  • Which definition of race do you support?  Why?

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 

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