Race
Definition
Race refers to the social construct used to categorize groups of people based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. It is important to note that race has no scientific basis but carries significant societal implications.
Analogy
Think of race like different flavors of ice cream. Just as there are many flavors but they all belong to the category of ice cream, there are different races within humanity, but we all belong to the same human species.
Related terms
Racism: Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against individuals or groups based on their perceived racial differences.
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s that aimed to end racial segregation and secure equal rights for African Americans.
Ethnicity: Refers to cultural factors such as nationality, language, religion, and customs that distinguish one group from another within a larger society.
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Practice Questions (7)
Which amendment prevents a citizen from being denied the right to vote based on their race or color?
Which amendment prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
What constitutional amendment protects minority rights by prohibiting voting restrictions based on race?
Which U.S Supreme Court case upheld race as a factor that can be considered in college admissions?
What act is considered a landmark in the history of US Civil Rights, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin?
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution removed voting restrictions based on race?
Which amendment to the US Constitution directly addressed voting rights based on race?
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