Race and Gender
Appiah argues that there is no metaphysical identity when it comes to race. The differences in skin colour should not be a reason that uses “race” as an identity. On the other hand, sex can be used as an individual’s identity. Sex is different from gender. It is not determined by the difference in roles or perspectives in a community. Sex is determined by the genetic makeup. That is, one has female or male sexual organs. However, there are no such differences in race. This is the reason they are approached differently. Race is just a social construct that has been developed over many years. Therefore, sex exists, but race does not.
Haslanger also defined race as a social construct. She acknowledges that race exists. However,
Appiah argues that there is no metaphysical identity when it comes to race. The differences in skin colour should not be a reason that uses “race” as an identity. On the other hand, sex can be used as an individual’s identity. Sex is different from gender. It is not determined by the difference in roles or perspectives in a community. Sex is determined by the genetic makeup. That is, one has female or male sexual organs. However, there are no such differences in race. This is the reason they are approached differently. Race is just a social construct that has been developed over many years. Therefore, sex exists, but race does not.
Haslanger also defined race as a social construct. She acknowledges that race exists. However,