Race and Gender

Race refers to the classification of people based on shared physical characteristics, historically linked to geographic origins and social identities. Gender relates to the roles, behaviors, and identities that society considers appropriate for men, women, and other gender identities. While race often involves aspects of physical appearance and ancestry, gender is about personal identity and societal expectations. Both are complex and socially constructed concepts that influence individual experiences, opportunities, and social interactions. Understanding them requires recognizing their cultural, historical, and subjective dimensions, rather than reducing them to mere biological or superficial differences.