What Are Experiments? Why Are They Used

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Essay

What are experiments? Why are they used?

Understand the concept of race as a social construct rather than a fixed biological reality.

Recognize the existence of White privilege and its implications on socio-political structures.

Analyze the role of racial projects and racial formation in shaping societal views and policies on race.

Evaluate how color-blind ideology and meritocracy contribute to racial inequalities.

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Definitions:

Melanin

A pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, responsible for hair, skin, and eye color, and provides protection against UV radiation.

UV Radiation

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing skin damage and other health effects.

Tactile

Relating to the sense of touch or the perception of pressure, texture, and vibration by the skin and other organs.

Lamellated Corpuscles

Also known as Pacinian corpuscles, they are nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.