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Executive Order Sparks Debate on Race as Social Construct

5/26/2025

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An executive order has sparked controversy by denouncing an exhibition that claims race is merely a social construct, challenging established scientific views. Historically, scientists faced difficulties in categorizing races due to slight physical variations. By the mid-20th century, the narrative shifted, revealing that race is not rooted in biology but is a human-made concept, bolstered by genetic findings.

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Story summary

An executive order has sparked controversy by denouncing an exhibition that claims race is merely a social construct, challenging established scientific views. Historically, scientists faced difficulties in categorizing races due to slight physical variations. By the mid-20th century, the narrative shifted, revealing that race is not rooted in biology but is a human-made concept, bolstered by genetic findings.