Dorothy Roberts’ Fatal Invention to a contemporary issue found in traditional written news outlets (e.g., newspapers and magazines) or the blogosphere
For this assignment you will apply the knowledge you’ve gained
from reading and discussing Dorothy Roberts’ Fatal Invention to a
contemporary issue found in traditional written news outlets (e.g.,
newspapers and magazines) or the blogosphere. Select an instance where
the myth of the biological concept of race is being used in
medicine/pharmacy, ancestry testing, or criminal justice and write a 2-3
page paper that includes the following:
1. Describe (contextualize) the issue:
What incident took/is taking place?
Where and when did it happen?
Who are the parties involved?
Where did you first come across this event/incident? (cite using the
proper in-text APA formatting and include in bibliography)
2. Digging deeper into the use of science:
Explain how science is being used to justify what happened.
Using what you’ve learned from the Roberts book, critique the logic and
reasoning of those defining race as a biological concept. Where are they
going wrong?
3. Those who benefit and those who suffer:
Who benefits from science being used in this way? How? Think about both
immediate and long-term benefits.
What are the potential detrimental effects of using science in this way?
Why? Think about both immediate and long-term consequences.
Does this issue relate to any specific fights for social justice?
4. Personal reflection:
How is the issue related to your life, experiences, feelings and ideas?
For instance, what emotions did exploring this topic arouse in you?
You must include a bibliography.
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