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Questions 2-3 refer to "Hispanics Debate Census Plan to Change Racial Grouping" from the New York Times 2) According to the article, there are two broad schools or systems of thought among Latinos regarding identity. One such school argues that all Latinos should be viewed as a single "race." Describe the other school in your own words (do not repeat the words of the article's author), particularly as it relates to how differences in skin color should be understood. Next, explain how and why the way in which Kathia Mendez and Zunilda Diaz identify themselves can be seen as an example of this second school.
(worth 20 points) 3) Discuss how and why the many changes in the U.S. Census since 1930 could be interpreted to demonstrate that notions of "race" in America have reflected not unchanging biological realities but rather shifting social beliefs. Your response will require a paragraph and should be organized around the familiar claim/evidence/warrant pattern. Be sure to identify your cl, your ev and your wa. (worth 30 points) "end
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