Monday, September 13, 2010

On Race and Anthropology

In class, when asked what the definition of race is a student replied that race is unnecessary. For a long time I have been battling with myself, and others on what race is and if such a classification is necessary. Here are a couple of notes from class. Share and comment, but use your brain when doing so.


  • Breeding isolation creates race based on geography, ethnicity, language group, nationality and religion. 
  • Things that can dissolve race: migration, war, slavery, exploration, immigration.

2 comments:

  1. Race in my my opinion, is kind of based on culture and heritage. What you've learned, integrated, and passed on in your life some what influences where you belong.

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  2. I can agree with that. Very precise statement.

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