my last question I asked got a negative response. lets just set the facts straight. humans (whether black, white/caucasion, middle eastern, east asian, native american, or hispanic) are a species. Race does exist. people saying that there is only one race are stupid.
put it this way. dogs are a species. humans are a species
dogs have many breeds
humans have many races.
2007-01-23 16:32:22 · 14 answers · asked by johnny 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
No duh, einstein.
2007-01-23 16:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A race, it should be clear, is what zoologists term a geographic variety or subdivision of a species, characterized by a more or less distinct combination of traits (morphological, behavioral, physiological) that are heritable. Zoologists have identified two or more races in many mammalian species. In humans, the three major races--Mongoloids (commonly "Asians"), Caucasoids (commonly "Whites"), and Negroids (commonly "Blacks")--can be distinguished on the basis of obvious differences in skeletal morphology, hair and facial features, and molecular genetic information. Forensic anthropologists regularly classify skeletons of decomposed bodies by race. For example, narrow nasal passages and a short distance between eye sockets mark a Caucasoid person, distinct cheekbones characterize a Mongoloid person, and nasal openings shaped like an upside down heart typify a ******* person (Ubelaker & Scammel, 1992). In certain criminal investigations, the race of a perpetrator can be identified from blood, semen, and hair samples. To deny the predictive validity of race at this level is nonsensical.
http://www.lrainc.com/swtaboo/stalkers/jpr_rghrs.html
Ethnic origin.
According to the U.S Census Bureau
People of Hispanic origin, in particular, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that people of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
People who were Non-Hispanic White origin, were identified by crossing the responses to two self-identification questions: (1) origin or descent and (2) race. Beginning with March 1989, the population is divided into five groups on the basis of race: White, Black, American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, Asian or Pacific Islander, and Other races. The last category includes any other race except the four mentioned. Respondents who selected their race as White and indicated that their origin was not one of the Hispanic origin subgroups Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, were called Non-Hispanic White origin.
2007-01-24 01:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human beings are a race and a species. The variations in skin tone do not indicate some kind of difference in our common humanity. The reason people are lighter or darker is based on the melanin in their skin. It's a physical characteristic - like height, weight, nose length etc. I have yet to hear of the short people race, of the fat people race or the tall people with short noses race.
2007-01-24 03:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ni Ten Ichi Ryu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true, but I think that when the term "the human race" is used, they're not being literal, they are referring to the human species. It's just not worded that way. I've never read or heard anyone refer to "the human species" have you? And I'll tell you who is really stupid, the clown calling himself "The Master Race" who claims to know what God wants, under God, "All men are created equal" He should call himself "The Master Fool".
2007-01-24 00:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by flacocajuncujo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are a species with many races but the races are beginning to meld together to create some of the most beautiful humans I have ever seen.
2007-01-24 00:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by marycolletta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, humans are in fact a species, composed of different races.
2007-01-24 00:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then I imagine you belong to the dogs. Color is just more or less pigment. I am human and so are you. I guess. I bleed; You bleed, and I don't believe color has anything to do with our human life. If you want race to matter then I can understand why you don't want to be included in the human race. Oh I'm sorry species.
2007-01-24 00:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by LOLO W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are right, but to enforce your belief (mine as well) how about adding dozens of scientific opinions as well. My little addition to your question is that forensic anthropologists are able to determine the race from human remains by using bone, hair and tissue samples. If race wasn't real, why would children inherit the special attributes of their parents skin color, hair and eye color, facial features, hair texture and it just not be a grab-bag of genes.
2007-01-24 00:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And why exactly should we believe your information? Are you a scientist? I doubt it, you're trying to compare dogs and humans, which are two different species Hilarious!
2007-01-24 00:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by ericaofgordon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
were species who happen to have different races but i like to think were all animals lol
2007-01-24 00:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Lunacy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we are not a race, why are we going so fast?
2007-01-24 00:59:11 · answer #11 · answered by Rip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋