A Political Commentator Asserts That Race No Longer Matters and Disparages

question 7

Essay

A political commentator asserts that race no longer matters and disparages the Black Lives Matter movement for pulling "the race card." Your younger sibling overhears the show and asks you if it's true that racism is over. How do you respond based on sociological evidence?

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Definitions:

Power/Knowledge Dynamic

The ways in which power and knowledge interact with each other, influencing how knowledge is created, disseminated, and employed to maintain or challenge power structures.

Foucault

A French philosopher and social theorist known for his analysis of power and discourse and for influencing a broad spectrum of social sciences.

Nexus

A connection or series of connections linking two or more things, serving as a central or focal point.

Cultural Capital

Represents the social assets of a person (education, intellect, style of speech, dress, etc.) that promote social mobility in a stratified society.