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When most people describe Judaism this way they are only thinking of Ashkenazi Jews. My family comes from eastern Europe. We are not the same race as Ethiopian
by schwartzworld 6y ago
When most people describe Judaism this way they are only thinking of Ashkenazi Jews. My family comes from eastern Europe. We are not the same race as Ethiopian Jews. Nor do we have the same food, music or culture any more than a Christian from Mexico and a Christian from China.
The idea of race is deeply flawed and riddled with contradictions. it has no real meaning in terms of genetics.
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- ip26 6y agoAre you finding fault with my point or simply trying to expand or add color? I hear a dissenting bent but am unable to connect your comment to the topic of what makes immutable vs mutable characteristics. Also, I cannot help but observe, whether or not race has meaning in genetics, we cannot simply pretend the social construct does not exist. Therefore it's still relevant & topical to discrimination & protected classes. It's literally right there in the Civil Rights Act.
- schwartzworld 6y agoYes, I was disagreeing with your description of Jews as a race. It's a very askenazi-centric view. Jews experienced a diaspora a very long time ago and are very diverse.