Why is race central to the construction of American identity?
How does race operate as a social construct in this society? What are the determining factors?
How do class and hierarchies of social status/affluence/influence intersect with race to construct whiteness or white privilege?
How does this narrative continue to be perpetuated in contemporary America?
Use examples from contemporary cases/ incidents along with reference to historical cases to discuss the statement above, and your position on this issue.
Submission should be between 1000-1200 words. Include references.
