Capitalism & Race
Coping With Capitalism Writing Prompt #3
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As Black History Month begins, I am once again reminded of the contributions and struggles of African-American individuals in the U.S.A. Without this month, we tend to overlook the narratives of a racial group that played an integral role in shaping this country.
Race and culture are social constructs. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines a social construct as an idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society. These constructs are not a reflection of an objective reality, however, they are so interwoven into the fabric of our society, via social structures, that we can’t ignore them.
Many brilliant minds have already completed so much work on this topic of race and culture as social constructs. I am beyond grateful for their contributions and strongly recommend you, the reader, to engage with the following books.
Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination — Toni Morrison
