Monthly Archives: April 2011

What has been hinted at in this weeks readings, and hinted at in a few people’s blog responses, is that race is relative.  Like Ashley said, race does not exist- it is a manmade notion that varies from culture to … Continue reading →

Racism and prejudice in general is still a prevalent part of our society today. As the readings describe, many times it may not be obvious at first what people are trying to convey (unlike at the turn of the century, … Continue reading →

One interesting difference that I noted between West Indians and Indians was that while West Indians seemed shocked by the racism they faces, whereas Indians were not particularly happy about it, they didn’t seem too surprised. The Indian sub-continent has … Continue reading →

This week’s readings are especially of interest to me because they relate to what I have recently been reading about in my anthropology class. My class has been discussing the causes and effects of globalization, and we have observed India … Continue reading →

As this weeks readings make clear, the often hostile response to differences of ethnicity is a huge part of both the modern and historical immigration experience in America.  In fact, dealing with ethnicity-based discrimination just might be one of the … Continue reading →

This week’s readings were centered on an enigma of a topic – race. What is race really? Ask any anthropologist and his or her response will be something along the lines of “a figment of our imaginations.” It’s interesting really. … Continue reading →

“The Sting of Prejudice.” What an appropriate title. As my classmates have said before me, the issue of prejudice and discrimination is largely seen, not only in the past, but in the present as well. Coming to America, the majority … Continue reading →

This weeks readings, I agree, cover a very sensitive topic- race, class, and ethnicity. Although being a controversial topic it is very much prevalent since the formation of this “land of immigrants.” I believe that hate crimes , discrimination etc. … Continue reading →

I agree with Aurona that this week’s general theme was racial identity in neighborhoods and as Foner titles her chapter “the Sting of Prejudice”.  We see different ethnic backgrounds coming to the United States in order to pursue the American … Continue reading →

The readings this week centered around a very stimulating topic as it exists today in America. Prejudice, racial discrimination, it’s such a big taboo as Foner states it, yet like all taboos, it has such a big impact on society. … Continue reading →