The term “race” has many definitions, but in common usage, it means separating people into groups with similar physical characteristics, such as facial features and skin color. The division of races has been evident since the beginning of time. The division was more prevalent starting in the 18th century when scientists used numerous different studies such as phrenology, physiognomy, and other sciences to prove the division in the races. It was not until the sciences …showed first 75 words of 711 total…

…showed last 75 words of 711 total…not only physical characteristics but also psychological and more ones to members of a given category. This justifies or naturalizes a discriminatory system. Race categories are social constructs, concepts created from prevailing social perceptions without scientific evidence. Despite modern proof that race is fiction, racial taxons are still used widely in medical teaching, practice, and research. Race is a destructive idea, which had fueled racist movements with allegedly scientific claims of racial superiority and inferiority.