1.What do you think is the definition of race as applied to humans? What about ethnicity? (there are no wrong answers)
2.Think about ways in which humans show variation. Brainstorm/write a list.
From Whats the difference between race and ethnicity article
3.Race and ethnicity are complicated ideas. After reading this article, what do you think are the best definitions of these words? Do you think it even make sense to use these words and ideas why or why not?
From Why overcoming racism is essential for humanitys survival article
4.How does the article define xenophobia and bigotry? Provide a specific example of xenophobia and another example of bigotry based on your own experiences and/or observations.
5.What is the evolutionary explanation for why early human societies may have been fearful of other groups (in other words, why might this trait have been beneficial in the past)?
6.What is the authors argument for the ability of culture to override genetic impulses, especially in a globalized world? Do you agree with this stance? Why or why not?
From the Biology of Skin Color” video
7.Describe how for early members of our species, having dark skin provided survival and reproductive advantages (= greater fitness) in some places of the world but not others. Make sure to specifically mention the environment in your answer. Which evolutionary force is primarily responsible for the variation that we see in human skin color? (think back to the 5 evolutionary forces)
8.Describe why excessive UV light/radiation is harmful but some amount is also necessary for people to be healthy. What are the risks associated with dark skin in high latitudes, and how does this explain the evolution of lighter skin colors? (use the term “Vitamin D” in your answer”)
From the Got Lactase? video
9.What is lactase and what does it do? Explain when and why most mammals stop producing lactase.
10.In what parts of the world are people more likely to be lactase persistent? Is there only one mutation that causes lactase persistence? Describe how drinking milk could have provided a survival advantage and strong favorable selection for lactase persistence.
11.Was there anything in this unit about human variation that you found particularly surprising or interesting? Have your ideas about the meaning of race changed after what youve learned in this unit, and if so, how? Was there any information discussed in this unit that you think most people dont know but should?
Write a post answering at least one of these questions. The word counts minimum for this post is 150 words.
A 90-100% Outstanding work with thorough, detailed, and clearly written answers
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here is the website for those
Whats the difference between race and ethnicity article
https://www.livescience.com/difference-between-race-ethnicity.html#:~:text=%22Race%20is%20understood%20by%20most,of%20language%20and%20shared%20culture.%22
Why overcoming racism is essential for humanitys survival
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200403-how-to-overcome-racism-and-tribalism
From the Biology of Skin Color” video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFw8mMzH5YA
Got Lactase? The Co-Evolution of Genes and Culture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA9boI1qTuk
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