ANTH 010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Preterm Birth, Albinism, Coevolution
31 Aug 2020
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Not as obvious as in the past, but still very much present. What is structural racism : when racism is an integrated part of society; when social structures act to maintain racial and ethnic inequalities. It is embedded in our language, our attitudes and culture; institutionalized. Judging someone based on what we see. General statements made about a group of people. Studies show that communities with higher levels of racism have higher mortality levels than more tolerant communities. Cultural group selection (genes, culture, and kin) Genetic mutation causing lack of melanin and skin pigment. Recessive trait; 1 in 20k in us & europe. Higher rate of 1 in 3-5,000 in parts of africa. Sex with an albino woman is said to cure aids. Albino human body parts are used in witchcraft in tanzania. Small body parts can sell for or more. Those who survive are injured twice; the initial physical injury and the ongoing disability that affects their families.
