Race as a Social Construct

In chapter 10, "Race, Ethnicity, and Racism," the authors define race as a "socially construct category."  Below are links to a couple of articles that further delineate this idea.

Race Is a Social Construct, Scientist Argue:

What We Mean When We Say 'Race Is a Social Construct':

Race as a Social Construction:

Based on what you have read, observed and/or personal experience, to what extent do you agree with the idea that race is a social construct. How treating race as a social construct might change the way we understand various social issues in our society? 

Provide your own response to the above questions (Length: at least 250 words; Points: 10). Please provide meaningful response to at least one posting of your classmates. (Length: at least 200 Words; Points: 5)