Race is . . . Race Isn't: The Privilege of Knowing the Difference - Assignment Example

Download file to see previous pages... This paper illustrates that the researcher once visited a high-end coffee shop in his hometown but was politely informed that the outlet does not serve “Black people.” The author should have known because the store was located in an area dominated by White people and there was not a single non-White customer in the shop. He has learned that race is a creation of a few elitist individuals and societies that are intent on classifying and labeling people in order to identify them as inferior to them. This is evident by the fact that nobody is born aware of his or her race. We only become conscious of our race when others remind us of it and try to stereotype us. We also start labeling others when we feel that we are also labeled. The author has learned that despite attempts by schools demystify racial divisions, the race is a powerful influence in school and it cannot be eradicated. Students often remind each other (depending on capabilities and background) of their race. For example, a White student might be perceived as brighter than Black counterparts simply because of his race, and despite records showing otherwise. All men were created equal, but race still exists and plays out daily because it is a convenient tool for labeling and locking out others, things which human beings naturally enjoy doing. The author is going to use what he has learned to sensitize young people on the dynamics of race and encourage them to see their racial makeup as nothing more than color. The author will tell them that their race is not their personality, and it does not determine anything. ...Download file to see next pagesRead More