Midterm One Take-Home Question

Soc 206

Spring 10

Midterm One Take-Home Question


Due Wednesday, 2/10/10 in class.


Discuss the socially constructed nature of race. This question is worth 12 points. The suggested length two pages double-spaced. As always, extra credit points will be awarded for completeness (thoroughly answering the question), quality of writing, and critical thinking. You may also include personal observations and external sources as well.


For full credit, you must reference lecture material and all the following readings:


In Race and Ethnic Relations, Marger: Chapter 1, Introduction

In Race and Ethnicity in the United States, Higginbotham and Andersen:
2. Berta Esperanza Hernandez-Truyol, "Building Bridges."
4. Mustafa Boyoumi, "How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?"
6. Howard F. Taylor, "Defining Race."
7. Ann Morning, "Race."
8. Abby Ferber, "Planting the Seed: The Invention of Race."
10. Michael Omi and Howard Winant, "On Racial Formation."

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