W13-2 Introduction to Sociology/Race and Ethnicity


A short summary of “Introduction to Sociology/Race and Ethnicity”
Race is a group of people who are considered to be in some way distinguished from other human beings based on actual and imaginary differences. Racial classification is rooted in the biological classification of humans by morphological features such as skin color and facial features.  The concept of race or particular race often stirs controversy because of its influence on social identity and how it affects someone's position in the social hierarchy.
Ethnicity is a social characteristic that is related to race but shared by population, not by physical characteristics. Unlike race, ethnicity is usually not assigned externally by other individuals. The term ethnicity gives more weight to the group's connection to the shared past and culture.
Racism continues to be an important issue in social and political life.

What I found interesting about “Introduction to Sociology/Race and Ethnicity”
I found color-blind racism interesting. Current color-blind racism is ethnic discrimination through media outlets. Much of the media's media, such as music videos, movies and TV programs, are relying on and reproducing historical patterns of racial inequality and derogatory depictions of ethnic minorities. Sociologists have begun to explore Cinematic racism. In these media, black people are framed as servants and assistants for the victory and celebration of white people, and they repackage apparent white supremacy in a softer, gentler, color-blind form than for the next generation.

Something I want to know more
I wonder why despite recent researches that provides evidence of the social composition of race and ethnicity over time and space, various forms of racism today are still prevalent in inequality found in many aspects of society that continue to exist along the borders of race.

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