As Schaefer (2012) notes, race is a social construct which we have created ( p. 12). On page 35, it is noted that prejudice is learned and is yet another environmental/social construct that we teach in this society (Schaefer, 2012). Most people would agree that racism and prejudice are irrational and should be eliminated; however, these social constructs still exist. Why do they persist? Is there a malfunction in the human DNA? Why can't we (humans) just let these two things go?
Research:
Schaefer, Richard T. (2012). Racial and ethnic groups (13th ed.) [University of Phoenix Custom Edition e-text]. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Retrieved April 6, 2015 from University of Phoenix, ETH125 Cultural Diversity web site
Present your response in third person and leave out your personal opinion and experience; this also includes leaving out the experience of anyone you know. Use good APA citation and APA references.