What is meant by the social construction of race? How does this concept differ from race as perceived by the average middle-class American?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

Anthropology & Archaeology

You might also like to view...

In this chapter, John Whiting's research regarding the postpartum taboo is used to illustrate the application of the scientific method in an anthropological study. Describe theories, associations, and explanations, using his research as an example.

What will be an ideal response?

Anthropology & Archaeology

The fossils attributed until recently to Homo habilis have now been split into two species called Australopithecus habilis and Homo rudolfensis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anthropology & Archaeology

Law enforcement officers employ Mary Manheim as a bone expert

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anthropology & Archaeology

Elites in poor nations are often opposed to population control programs because:

a. Such programs often run contrary to religion. b. Elites believe that their own chances of economic success are best with a very large family. c. Elites fear the social unrest that could result from attempts to force the poor to control their population. d. They suspect that wealthy nations promote population control in poor nations for their own self-interest. e. They believe their continued prosperity rests upon the fact that the poor of their nation remain poor because they have large families.

Anthropology & Archaeology