Whether the content you just learned was brand new or just a refresher, hopefully, it is important to keep these concepts at the forefront of your mind when you are encountering issues of race, racism, and racialization. The myth of race is so harmful because of how deeply racism is baked into societal institutions. By understanding that race is a prejudicial categorization that is socially constructed and based on pseudoscience instead of biology, we can critically examine racial inequity.
Reflect on these questions in whatever way feels most comfortable for you:
- What would a world without race look like?
- In what ways has your identity been shaped by how you are racialized? In what ways has your race felt restricting to your identity?
- Can you think of any ongoing patterns where race is being used as a justification for different treatment?
If you find it helpful, consider writing down your reflections on paper or digitally. To go a step further, share what you’ve learned about race so far with someone you know. Invite them to a conversation about the implications of debunking the myth of race. When you’re ready, proceed to the next module.