Far from being the biological reality it is thought to be,the concept of race emerged in the _______________ century as a device for justifying the dominance of Europeans and their descendants over Africans,Native Americans,and other "people of color."

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The concept of race emerged in the 18th century as a device for justifying the dominance of Europeans and their descendants over Africans, Native Americans, and other "people of color." This had to do with the rise of colonialism and the slave trade, as well as scientific theories that attempted to classify and rank humans based on physical characteristics. While ideas about race have changed over time, the basic power dynamic of oppression and discrimination continues to be a pervasive issue in many societies.

Far from Being the Biological Reality It Is Thought to Be,the