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DQ 1 250 words due 10/26/2014 @ New York time zone 16:00

Historian Robin Kelley stated, “Race was never just a matter of how you look, it’s about how people assign meaning to how you look.” With that in mind:

1. After viewing the video clip, Social Implications of Race, what do you think is meant by the term racial smog?
2. How do racial categories shape our identities and social status?

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DQ 2

Anthropologists believe that language sends messages about who we are, where we come from, and with whom we associate. Based on the readings, can you explain how language can determine status? Provide specific examples that illustrate and support your point of view.