Racial/Ethnic Prejudice & Discrimination: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the concept of race, emphasizing its social construction and how it differs from ethnicity. It discusses how race is often perceived through physical traits, yet these perceptions vary across cultures and time periods. The video also highlights the impact of race and ethnicity on societal power dynamics and opportunities. It concludes with an explanation of the racial categories used by the US Census, illustrating the fluidity and societal definitions of race.

In what ways can two people of the same ethnicity differ in terms of race?

How do sociologists define a minority group?

What are the six categories of race used by the US Census?

How has the classification of Hispanic-Americans in the census changed over time?