ANT101H5 Lecture 3: Lec 3 & 4 [human diversity & primates].docx
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***quiz on may. 27th : ch. 1-4, 6-7 --- 30mc. Tried to extend classifications within our own race. Separated humans into 5 categories (based on similar/not similar traits; cultural biases) Europaeus: white, serious, blonde hair, blue eyes, inventive, strong, wears tight clothing. Count de buffon varieties of the human species (1749) Tried to stay away from categorizing with different traits, actually used a travel log; used unity of human race. Important because he didn"t put into specific categories, focus on the unity of species but cultural biases still played a role. Humans are both the investigators & subjects. Goal was for the betterment of the human species by the selective breeding for. Use scientific principles of natural selection to promote selective breeding. Discourage harmful/less beneficial traits so everyone will inherit the advantageous. Prominence is inborn: statistics, used biology to reinforce social prejudices.
