Gender, Race, and Class in Contemporary Societies: Race and Racism

Reflect on the readings (pdf) and TED talk by Geena Rocero (https://www.ted.com/talks/geena_rocero_why_i_must_come_out). In what ways are variables like gender, sexual orientation or preference, and dis/ability socially constructed? How do these constructions impact people’s lives? Did any of the information in the readings or talk surprise you or change your views at all?

500 words.