Race Is a Social, Rather Than a Biological, Construct

question 57

Essay

Race is a social, rather than a biological, construct. This is especially illustrated through an examination of the U.S. Census racial categories. Consider the racial categories in the U.S. Census over time. How does the progression of the inclusion and alteration of categories demonstrate the social construction of race in the United States? Provide a detailed discussion with examples.

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