race and ethnicity
Discuss a piece of media (movie, documentary, music album, or video game) that highlights themes related to race. The piece of media must have come out since 2020.
Race is considered a “social construction” by anthropologists and sociologists. This means that the symbols, values and attitudes that we associate with race are a reflection of the broader dynamics of society. Race, from a sociological perspective, is more about how people are treated in a society based on observable characteristics such as skin tone, hair texture etc. Race has nothing to do with who we are inherently as human beings. It is more about how others “see and treat” people in society and the social realities that become associated with “race.”
Race has important historical, political and socio-economic implications for this country. Race is a construct that has become woven into institutions of society such as housing, education, health care, politics etc. This form of racism is known as “institutional racism.”
For the purposes of this discussion topic, please complete the following:
Go to the links to the PBS documentary, Race: The Power of an Illusion. There are two segments available to watch online:
Race: The Power of Illusion Introduction
How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Created
Please respond to the following questions:
First, name and briefly describe the piece of media (movie, documentary, music album or video game that came out since 2020). According to the video clips above, what do sociologists mean when they say race is “socially constructed?” (Please include at least two examples from the video clips.) Describe one example from the piece of media you chose that shows that race is socially constructed. Describe one example from the piece of media you chose that shows that race is institutionalized.
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Race – the Power of an Illusion
Race – the Power of an Illusion
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