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Smtwn829 · 36-40, M
First you have to define it. Without a clear definition that every one can agree with the argument is meaningless.
race: a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits.
This would mean that blacks, Asians, Germans, Russians, etc... would be considered a race. though in some cases it would be a little more loosely used since there is a lot of interbreeding. Since most people cant be bothered with specifics of race beyond the color of their skin and more distinctive features such as Asians.
so it is basically boiled down to white, brown, black, Asian. this would make it a social construct mostly due to people being lazy and just lumping most together.
There are specific biological factors that can be used to identify every race though. these are traits developed and passed down over generations of living in different climate and with different environments. These factors also play a roll in medicine and health care. You wouldn't treat a German for sickle cell anemia since they characteristically don't posses it.
race: a category of humankind that shares certain distinctive physical traits.
This would mean that blacks, Asians, Germans, Russians, etc... would be considered a race. though in some cases it would be a little more loosely used since there is a lot of interbreeding. Since most people cant be bothered with specifics of race beyond the color of their skin and more distinctive features such as Asians.
so it is basically boiled down to white, brown, black, Asian. this would make it a social construct mostly due to people being lazy and just lumping most together.
There are specific biological factors that can be used to identify every race though. these are traits developed and passed down over generations of living in different climate and with different environments. These factors also play a roll in medicine and health care. You wouldn't treat a German for sickle cell anemia since they characteristically don't posses it.