the branch of physical anthropology in which anthropological data, criteria, and techniques are used to determine the sex, age, genetic population, or parentage of skeletal or biological materials in questions of civil or criminal law.
Tukhara said:What I am referring to is the racial/physical side of things; do you see it as serious scientific business?
Tukhara said:^It means things like phenotype classification. Such as the act of racial classification types; for instance racial types in listed in Carlton Coon's books.
We're not going there, that's starting from 1939. It's racist and we don't do racist here.Tukhara said:^It means things like phenotype classification. Such as the act of racial classification types; for instance racial types in listed in Carlton Coon's books.
Coon's published magnum opus, The Origin of Races (1962), received mixed reactions from scientists of the era.
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Sherwood Washburn and Ashley Montagu were heavily influenced by the modern synthesis in biology and population genetics. In addition, they were influenced by Franz Boas, who had moved away from typological racial thinking. Rather than supporting Coon's theories, they and other contemporary researchers viewed the human species as a continuous serial progression of populations and heavily criticised Coon's Origin of Races.
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and changing social attitudes challenged racial theories like Coon's that had been used by segregationists to justify discrimination and depriving people of civil rights.
Anthropology is the study of humans and human societies, past and present. It is considered a science because it uses the scientific method to collect and analyze data, form hypotheses, and draw conclusions about human behavior and culture.
Anthropology provides a holistic view of human societies and cultures, helping us understand the diversity of human experience and the ways in which humans interact with their environment. It also helps us identify commonalities and patterns across cultures, leading to a better understanding of human nature and behavior.
Anthropology differs from other social sciences in its focus on studying humans in a holistic and cross-cultural perspective. While other social sciences may focus on specific aspects of human behavior or societies, anthropology aims to understand the entire human experience and recognize the interconnectedness of cultural systems.
Anthropologists use a variety of methods in their research, including participant observation, interviews, surveys, and data analysis. They also often utilize interdisciplinary approaches, incorporating methods from other fields such as biology, psychology, and sociology.
Yes, anthropology is a highly relevant and useful field in modern society. It helps us understand and navigate the complexities of our globalized world, including issues of cultural diversity, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Anthropology also has practical applications in fields such as public health, international development, and business.