According to the content, what is the primary basis for our cultural understanding of race?
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The question is asking about the foundational element that shapes our cultural perception of race, based on an external text.
Answer
Race is a social construct based on perceived physical differences deemed significant by a society.
Our cultural understanding of race is primarily based on superficial physical differences that a particular society considers significant. It is a social construct, not based on genetics.
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Our cultural understanding of race is primarily based on superficial physical differences that a particular society considers significant. It is a social construct, not based on genetics.
More Information
Race is more of a social construct than a biological one because the physical traits used to define racial groups are often superficial and do not reflect underlying genetic differences.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume race is based on genetics. However, genetic variation within so-called racial groups is greater than the variation between them.
Sources
- 3.1 Understanding Race and Ethnicity – People, Places, and Cultures - open.library.okstate.edu
- Chapter 11. Race and Ethnicity – Introduction to Sociology - opentextbc.ca
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