Dramatistic - symbolic
Scientistic - definition
When Burke talks about these two terms, they are usually meant for rhetoric in general. But can we use this in terms of Race? Yes. When it comes to race, we can see both of these approaches work.
For dramatistic approach, it deals with the symbolism behind the idea or action. Race can be symbolic of ones heritage. Knowing someone's race can tell you when their relatives came to the U.S. or what "their people" are responsible for. It also comes with the stereotypes. The most symbolic thing from someone's race is what they are being known for in a negative sense. "Oh you're German? You Nazi?" "Oh, you're Irish? How often are you drunk?" "Oh you're Asian? I am not driving by you!" These stereotypes are important because our race has become a signifier for these negative ideas.
Scientistic approach is what is more acceptable in society today. Since scientistic is more geared towards the definition of the term. When we look at the term Race, it is defined as a group of persons related by common descent orheredity. That is simple. People's race should not be this big deal.
I want the race debate to go away, because when it comes down to it. It really doesn't matter where somes from, it's can you form a relationship through other interests.
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