The legacy and future of race between science, constitutional lexicon, and political action

Autori

  • Marta Tomasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15168/2284-4503-775

Parole chiave:

Race, discrimination law, equality, genetics, constitutional law

Abstract

Beyond the recurring questions "Is race social or biological?", "Is race real or illusory?" which encapsulate the philosophical morass of the ontology of race, this paper, after a brief summary of the development of the scientific debate, focuses on the attitude that the law should take towards this contested concept and the "cursed" word that describes it. In particular, the analysis will focus on a "symbolic" aspect, that of the use of the word "race" in the constitutional lexicon of different countries, and on a more "functional" one, related to the use of the "racial argument" in some policies aimed at overcoming health disparities. Lastly, a brief reference will be made to the impact of technological innovations on the racial discourse, to understand, in particular, whether and how A.I. technologies increase or reduce racial bias.

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Pubblicato

2021-05-12

Come citare

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Tomasi M. The legacy and future of race between science, constitutional lexicon, and political action. BioLaw [Internet]. 12 maggio 2021 [citato 6 ottobre 2024];(1S):61-78. Available at: https://teseo.unitn.it/biolaw/article/view/1658

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Troubling historical roots and contemporary challenges

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