Word Race Definition

According to the text, the word race is described as the belief that biological subdivisions make up the human species in which they are divided into (Scupin, 2012, p. 11). White, black, yellow, Caucasoid, Mongoloid, and Negroid are the categories that were used to describe ones race (Scupin, 2012, p. 11). The Ancient Greek used the word genos which meant race and is affiliated with family, tribes and clans over time (Scupin, 2012, p. 12). The Athenians did not have the word race to form and explain a social hierarchy (Scupin, 2012, p. 13). Overtime the word race has been given several meanings. For example ranks in society, biological traits, skin color, intelligence, and superiority. The biggest consequence for the numerous meanings of the word race is racism and the revolution in science. Personally, the word race has helped many people identify themselves and relate to others who are similar and also to understand their cultural background and the history in which others of the same race had to endure. In today’s society, I do not think the word race is necessary, due to …show more content…
11). The relationship between this term and the concept of racism is they both imply that one race is superior to the next. Today’s social scientists still look at scientific racialism even though the term was officially discredited by the United Nations in 1950’s to compare races today to historical races. For example, the text mentioned that Black people have always been and still is low in hierarchy. I definitely think racism still exists today’s world for many reasons. An example is, although President Obama has been in office for two terms people are still upset and will not except him as President due to him being black. Another example racism in today’s world is Donald Trump’s remarks about Immigrants in the United