ONLINE ACTIVITY: sorting people:
In class, we have discussed that there is NO trait or traits that are UNIQUE to any one race-
In class, we have discussed that there is NO trait or traits that are UNIQUE to any one race-
yes, there is a *higher* probability you will be lactose intolerant if you are Asian descent,
but
are all Asians lactose intolerant? no.
Are all people who are lactose intolerant Asian? no.
All attempts to find a biological distinction between different racial groups has failed. Moreover, it is critical that we continue to question the motives and assumptions for that endeavor.
This online activity offers examples of how we perceive race vs. peoples' actual ethnic background.
MORE from "Race the Power of an illusion" here.
