Question

question 3 of 10
which answer contradicts the idea of america as \post-racial\?

a. the election of barack obama

b. civil rights legislation

c. african american representation in congress

d. scientific evidence about genetics

Explanation:

The "post - racial" idea implies that race no longer matters in social, political, and economic aspects. The election of Barack Obama (A), civil rights legislation (B), and African American representation in Congress (C) can be seen as signs of progress towards a more racially equal society, which seem to support the "post - racial" idea. However, scientific evidence about genetics shows that there are no significant biological differences between races, which actually undermines the concept of race as a meaningful social construct that the "post - racial" idea is based on in a way that contradicts the idea (because if race has no biological basis, the idea of a "post - racial" society which still acknowledges race as a social category in a way that the term implies becomes less relevant, and the existence of such scientific evidence goes against the idea that we can be in a "post - racial" state where race is no longer a factor).

Answer:

D. Scientific evidence about genetics