Explain Why Have Hereditarian Views Been So Controversial In Later-Twentieth-Century Anthropology
Why have hereditarian views been so controversial in later-twentieth-century anthropology?
Hereditarian views have been used to create and support the biological “races” concept, and are held to be controversial due to their historical use to subjugate those deemed inferior by decree of the majority. It’s use in later-twentieth century anthropology suggest a regression of prior notions of scientific racism.
How would you define the term scientific racism? Scientific racism is the use of scientific techniques/methodology to support the race concept as well as promote and justify racial superiority/inferiority of a majority/minority group.
If all human beings exhibit the same behaviour, is that behaviour genetic? Yes, to some extent. It is
Hereditarian views have been used to create and support the biological “races” concept, and are held to be controversial due to their historical use to subjugate those deemed inferior by decree of the majority. It’s use in later-twentieth century anthropology suggest a regression of prior notions of scientific racism.
How would you define the term scientific racism? Scientific racism is the use of scientific techniques/methodology to support the race concept as well as promote and justify racial superiority/inferiority of a majority/minority group.
If all human beings exhibit the same behaviour, is that behaviour genetic? Yes, to some extent. It is