Stephen Colbert Claims to "Not See Race," Yet He Argues

question 43

Essay

Stephen Colbert claims to "not see race," yet he argues against many affirmative action policies and racial equality and for big business. What type of ideology is he satirizing?

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Definitions:

Lloyd's Of London

A UK-based marketplace for insurance and reinsurance where participants form syndicates to jointly insure and distribute risk.

Merchant Ships

Commercial vessels used in international trade to transport goods and sometimes passengers.

Risk Aversion

The tendency of individuals to prefer outcomes with lower uncertainty over outcomes with higher uncertainty, even if the latter may offer a higher expected return.

Equilibrium Premium

The price at which the supply and demand for insurance coverage balance, setting a market rate for premiums.