9/1/13

As a biologist, I nearly always try to understand things through an evolutionary viewpoint. Additionally, I appreciate definitions and empirical evidence. I am working to expand my scientific box way of thinking, but couldn't help looking up a definition for race. Most definitions I came across involved genetic jargon even though there is no biological divergence that actually classifies any human as a race or subspecies as we are all part of the human race.  Thus I am fond of Taylor's emphasis on "race-thinking". In class on Tuesday multiple people said that they don't believe in race, but we are all obviously aware that there is race-thinking and that there are problems within our racialized society that should be addressed, understood, and ultimately looked to be fixed. Being from a predominantly white area and not witnessing much overt racism, I didn't spend a lot of time developing my views on race other than I thought it was wrong and ignorant. I was somewhat aware of white-privilege, but not nearly as aware as I am now. I am still developing my views on race-thinking and am really looking forward to learn about other people's views and how their environments/experiences have shaped said views.