SY101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Masculinity, Solomon Asch, Xenophobia
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Biological determinism: the belief much of behaviour reflects in-built biological traits such as the need to reproduce, the need to survive, and so on. Influenced by the then-emerging field of modern biology and its new theory of evolution. Aspects of human biology: instincts and biological differences are the root cause of human actions. Socialization: beliefs, values, attitudes, emotions are sculpted throughout our lives by our contact with parents, siblings, peers, schools, religion, media, and a wider variety of major societal institutions. Biological stereotypes support prejudice and active discrimination against others. Human social behaviour can/should be explained in terms of our evolutionary heritage and resultant biological makeup. Debate about biological and cultural influence epigenetics: refers to a third factor that may function as a bridge between the environment and genes or may operate on its own to shape who we are. 75% of iq scores, criminality, and religious fervour are shaped by genes.
