Why do you think the terms race and ethnicity are important or aren't they?
363098
Terms of ethnicity and race are just labels.  I place no importance on either of the words...you are who you are no matter your race, creed, etc.\n\nAs for the person who said we are all americians.  Hmmmmmm....I think you should look at a map and then you may realize there is more than one country on planet earth
715643
I am sure that the word "star" has nothing to do with race.  In a way I think it is sad that you had to look for race in a term that was developed hundreds of years ago.  There are enough race related issues that need to be addressed- we don't need to try to create them.
324782
I agree with you and wonder why some people are Racist, too.\n\nI believe that racism arises when people get lazy and want to feel superior to others: It is easier for people to judge people based on the OUTSIDE of the person instead of taking the time to get to know the INSIDE of a person.\n\nIn fact, a vast majority of evolutionary/ biological/ psychological scientists argue against the definition or label of "race".\n\nIt is true that, genetically speaking there are certain similarities between ethnic subgroups of people but this does NOT change the fact that overall, we are the same (Homo sapien sapien) and we are all equal in the eyes of our loving Creator!\n\n:)
202543
There is a such thing as "race". It is a way to identify yourself, so you can be categorize for no necessary reason.  You can be White (race) and be Russian, Swedish, Polish, Jewish (ethnicity), but your race is still White. Just like you be can Black, and be Haitian, African, Jamaican.  Affirmative action intentions in the beginning were not the same as it is used today.  Is it still necessary? YES!!! because jobs are not available to everyone equally, despite experience. It's not just a way to help Blacks or Hispanics, it helps women too. However, it has its faults and setbacks, and should be improved upon.
846610
It is just as important that I respect the beliefs of other ethnic races as it is for them to respect my beliefs.  Respect goes both ways.
841318
The answer is no, however, you'll be surprised to know the only ones that do come under that category are Latinos,  (part of the equal credit opportunity government compliance, fair housing and home mortgage laws) Ethnicity and race are two different things.\nThese is how they are put together (categorized)\n\nAmerican Indian or Alaska Native\n\nAsian\n\nBlack or African American\n\nNative Hawaiian or Other, Pacific Islander\n\nWhite, Hispanic or Latino ,  Not Hispanic or Latino
20516
First of all, how do you really define "race"? You could divide people into a few huge categories, or many smaller ones. Still, genetically, there's really not as much difference between individuals as you might think.\n\nSecondly, in the future (presuming that humanity will survive another 30,000 years may be a mistake), the "racial boundries" will have shifted due to travel and other factors. Groups of people that we currently lump together could be split apart (or vice versa), and "new" races will be created.\n\nThere is always the question of whether the concept of "race" will exist in the future. But that's another post...
420813
Well to tell you the truth I really disagree with both terms. I don't agree with them because they both neglect our indigenous background. Both terms are Eurocentric and where implemented by the U.S. So if you really think about it we have been label as either Latin Euro or Spanish but many of us are Mestizos and we must take into consideration the indigenous blood in us. I guess the moral of the story is that individuals should not be labeled to the convenience of others. Instead take into consideration your self identity and what really encompasses who you are and remember that individuals should also know why you are Hispanic, Latino, or Chicano.
35201
Most anthropologists believe "race" is not a meaningful concept.  Skin color mutates and alters rpadily as people move around.  It makes more sense to speak of ethnicity or culture than race.  And from a biological sense, when genes in humans do vary, it is usually due to geography and previaling conditions.  For example, most adult humans are lactose intolerant, but both pale northern Europeans and dark Masai folk can digest lactose.  That's because both groups were into dairying.
507590
There's no getting around the fact that people from different geographic locations sound differently.\n\nThere's no getting around the fact that people with higher education typically have a better vocabulary.\n\nI would never presume to attach a skin color to these statements, nor should anyone else.\n\nPS. Every time I open my mouth people ask me if I'm from NY and if my family is in the mafia.
565140
Why don't you Yahoo Search or Google this because I don't the average person knows what you're getting at. One thing I'm not going to do is to talk about different races, because everyone is the same inside only a little different\noutside. Do you compretend?
85794
why should it matter what race anyone is if you like the person then you like the person race is irrelevant
737689
Why don't you add on that every race has derogatory names attached to them?  Or that if you seek it hard enough you can find a derogatory label to attach to anyone based on the race, religion, sex and any handicaps they may have...?  That labels are just words and the insult if any, is with the interpretation you yourself place on them.
487079
No. It should not matter one bit. Some people have a problem with race..they're mostly not educated and their opinion should not influence you.
1043397
i do not look at race as an issue. i look at if i find her attractive, which is subjective to my frame of reference, if i like her personality, and i find her intelligent.  if those things are there, it does not matter what race she is.
53389
I think that we as humans should be indifferent to race. If you find true love with a person you should be able to look past their skin color and just be with that person.
450535
OK, first of all, race is all in your head. The differences among members of a so-called "race" are greater than the differences between one so-called race and another. \n\nOn the other hand, racism is very real behavior, even if the differences between races that inspire racism have no scientific basis. In an effort to track the success of government efforts to combat racism, the US federal government has established five official races: \n\n1) American Indian or Alaskan Native\n2) Asian\n3) Black or African American\n4) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, \n5) White \n\nThe US federal government also recognizes two official ethnicities: \n\nA) Hispanic or Latino\nB) Not Hispanic or Latino\n\nThe definititions for these groups are found in the first link listed below in the "Sources" section. \n\nNow, if you ask people who they are, they either have a tough time putting themselves in these categories, or they don't. Folks in Hawaii often have such complex backgrounds (Portuguese-Hawaiian-Chinese, for instance), that they just shrug and check a box. If you ask them about it, they might say, "It's just a form. It doesn't have anything to do with who I am." On the other hand, children with one Black parent and one White parent find this kind of form much more difficult. \n\nVery often though, even the folks who are pretty sure they belong to just one of these groups are wrong. Recent DNA research suggests that about one-third of White Americans have some fairly recent African ancestry. The Black population in the US seems to have an even greater degree of European and African ancestry. One study looked for known genes with an African origin in the DNA of Black individuals in the US and found none of them in about 5.5% of their sample of that population. \n\nEach of the categories you list has people whose ancestors came from many different countries. The best way to tell who is what is to ask each individual. The US government used to give pictures of eye and nose shape to its census workers to help them tell the difference among races, which is a ridiculous approach. It is much simpler and accurate to merely ask the person.  That's the best truth you will ever get.