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    evidence that Rothenberg provides for the assertion that race and gender are arbitrary constructs. Rothenberg 1 Rothenburg begins the text by asserting that race and gender are both socially constructed that have cemented during the modern era. Rothenburg states that the construction of race started in the 18th century. Rothenberg's argument is that race was created to discriminate people of African ancestry and to rise to the white race to superiority. She states that before the bacon rebellions

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    Should Race and Gender Determine Eligibility?’ As we all may know, the issue of race and gender discrimination has become a very popular social issue. Race and gender come into play literally everywhere you go, but should it be a determining factor in your eligibility to be hired as a police officer? Or what if your gender or race determined your field assignments? Of course no man or woman should be judged based on their race or gender, but in certain circumstances, I believe it may be necessary

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    This research examines the relationship between race, gender and premarital sex; furthermore it looks at the factors that cause individuals to participate in premarital sex. Guttmacher Institute reported that over 95% of the American public has engaged sexual intercourse before getting married, and even most Americans born before the 1940’s engaged in this practice as well (Regnerus and Uecker 2001). Even though it is not something new, it is now being considered less taboo. Trends in premarital

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    prove some biological constructs of race, sex, gender, and sexuality. However, what these studies have really proven is that the ideas of race, sex, gender, and sexuality are not at all biological and are, in fact, only social constructs that have been built over many years. Race and gender both come from how society sees each idea and how it is “socially acceptable” for one to live or look. Racism itself comes from how each society sections out people of certain races, cultures, and classes. The same

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    major themes are riddled across the it: race and gender. Race plays a theme in play as Othello is the only person of color in the play. Gender plays a role in the play by showing gender favorability to men. In this essay, I will present why and how both themes are presented in the play and which one is more significant. In my opinion, gender affects the play the most as it is central in most acts of the play and contributes to most of the plot. The theme of race, in Othello, creates hostility for Othello

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    Construction of Race and Gender, Patriarchy and Prejudice and Discrimination in the Society Social construct may be defined as the social mechanism or a category which has been created by the society. It may either be a perception which is created by an individual or an idea which is constructed as a result of the culture. The present society has created a large number of constructs which are not good. In this paper, the discussion will be done on the social construction of race and gender and the

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    accept those who identify as different genders, but not accept those who identify as different races. Race is something that is determined by our genes, what we are born with, but so is gender. Gender and race are both determined by what genes we are handed down and neither of these things are our choice, we are simply male or female, and we are simply a race. However, if one is not comfortable with his or her gender, they may freely identify as any other gender regardless with what they were born

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    HIV: Gender and Race Disparities Among at Risk Young Adults Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) along with other sexually transmitted infections (STI) have emerged as a health epidemic over the recent decades and continue to threaten the lives of people today. In order to better understand the virus and other STIs, in terms of the populations they affect, it is important to observe the diverse risk factors among different genders and ethnicities that are HIV positive. One vital consideration for

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    Feminism is the approach to gender roles, race, and inequality in women. It also refers to individuals or organizations that promote changes to society to end the issues involving women. Feminism addresses economic, social, political and cultural differences of power and rights. Sexism plays a huge role in feminism. Generally, people are inferior if they are identified as a black woman and those identified as white women are superior and experience more advantages. Society has formed a culture where

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    Race, Class, and Gender Essay

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    In Anderson and Collins’, chapter on “Why race, class, and gender still maters” encourage readers to think about the world in their framework of race, class, and gender. They argued that even though society has change and there is a wide range of diversity; race, class and gender still matters. Anderson and Collins stated, “Race, class, and gender matter because they remain the foundation for system of power and inequality that, despite our nation’s diversity, continue to be among the most significant

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