Standardized Assignment: After having read “Racial Formations” by Omi and Winant and viewing the 9 Ted Talks at

https://www.ted.com/playlists/250/talks_to_help_you_understand_race

explain the assertion that race is a socially constructed concept. How do social and cultural constructs impact privilege and power? What elements of social structure (e.g. norms, values, and social institutions) play a part in the construction of race? Be certain to support your assertions with information from the reading and the Ted Talks.