ANT203H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Human Genetic Variation, Probability Distribution, Allele Frequency

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Race is used for classification, both in everyday use as well as in medicine and forensics. Race is used t describe biological characteristics but is also used in many cases to ascribe aspects of human behaviour and social status. Race as applied to humans, a vague term that has multiple meanings, both cultural and biological referring to group membership. Race has been used to refer to everything from skin color, to nationality, to religion. Race refers to some aspect of nationality or ethnic identity that may not connect directly to any specific biological population. Such classification (i. e. black, hispanic) have their use, particularly in defining social groups that have suffered inequities, but they should not be constructed as necessarily reflecting biological reality. Biological race: biological race a group of populations sharing certain biological traits that distinguishes them from other groups of populations. Racial classifications: linnaeus organized species into a classification system with emphasis on type .

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