In DNA, New Worries About Prejudice
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December 20, 2007
(New York Times, November 11, 2007) New advances in genetics can be abused and used to justify racism and prejudice or to counter harmful stereotypes. In the article, "In DNA Era, New Worries About Prejudice," scholars discuss the role of DNA in altering how we understand race.
"Science Fictions and Social Realities," Chapter 1, Race and Membership
"Legacies and Possibilities," Chapter 9, Race and Membership
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