kittinSol -> RE: There isn't such a thing as 'races' in humanity. (8/8/2007 7:09:16 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Alumbrado quote:
...In this light, seemingly natural division of what people look like pales in comparison to the machinations of colonial power and modern politics. That diversion was to demonstrate how one might understand race as socially constructed - in full recognition of the physical science, but more importantly, in pursuing the meaning inherent in racial terms, from their origins to their most predatory social roles. There has been some talk of whether or not to use the term race. I say use it in full understanding of what it is, what it was, what it isn't, and what it can be made to do. Thanks for going into greater depth. Had I realized that the OP was just trolling for a high response count, I wouldn't have brought up the social sciences or medical research, but there are obviously folks out there who are falling for the notion that any discipline which employs the concept of race is unscientific, so thanks for the rational assessment in rebuttal. Tell me, Al, how heavy's that chip on your shoulder? Is it the reason you're feeling so put upon? You obviously feel you're not taken seriously enough and your feelings are validated in my eyes. I'm just trying to understand where the sorrow and bitterness come from. If you feel like opening up further to us, perhaps we can all get together as a group and start working on your emotional recovery.
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