Question: What is meant by the social construction of race? What factors were used to determine "race" in Latin American society (e.g., mulattos and mestizos, peninsulares and creoles). Why, based on our studies, did race matter in Latin America? What factors have been used to determine race, ethnicity, and cultural identity in our society (e.g., octoroon, quadroon, etc.)? How would you define "race," "racism," "colorism," etc. With the definitions and descriptions that you have written in mind, what are the usefulness and limitations of defining race? For multiethnic persons, what is the role of societal versus individual standards in determining race? Why has this mattered in American society/the United States? Need Assignment Help?