Explain in at least 300 words, the social construction of race? Why is sociology, race, downplayed as a biological concept?

Chapter 10
In order to answer the questions, please, read chapter 10 (on Race and Ethnicity) in the class textbook
This assignment is not asking for your personal story, but the sociological explanations of concepts from your textbook. The reader should know that this assignment is not about psychology.
1. Explain in at least 300 words, the social construction of race? Why is sociology, race, downplayed as a biological concept?
2. How do functionalist and conflict perspectives view race?

Chapter 11
In order to answer the questions, please, read chapter 11 (on Gender) of the class textbook
This assignment is not asking for your story, but the sociological explanations as stated in your textbook. The reader should learn from this assignment sociology and not psychology.
1. Explain in at least 300 words, using concepts from your textbook, how does institutional discrimination operate in the United States with respect to women?
2. What are the feminist views of social stratification by gender?

Chapter 12
In order to answer the questions, please, read chapter 12 (on Family) in the class textbook
This assignment is not about your personal story. It is about sociological concepts you encounter in your textbook. The reader should be able to know that this assignment addresses sociology.
1. In at least 300 words explain the advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear versus the extended family. Use examples from your own cultural group to support your ideas.

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