10 papers analyzed
Some studies suggest that human biological races do not exist and that human variation is better described by clines and individual uniqueness, while other studies highlight genetic clusters and the potential utility of race as a measure of genetic distance in multidisciplinary research.
10 papers analyzed
The concept of biological races in humans has been a contentious topic in both scientific and philosophical discussions. While some argue for the existence of biological races based on genetic and evolutionary evidence, others contend that race is a social construct with no biological basis. This synthesis aims to present the key insights from various research papers on whether human biological races exist.
Consensus Against Biological Races:
Genetic Variability and Clines:
Ecotypes and Local Adaptations:
Challenges to Cladistic Race Concept:
Adaptive Traits and Environmental Factors:
Genomic Research and Clinal Classes:
The majority of scientific evidence suggests that human biological races do not exist as discrete, genetically distinct groups. Instead, human genetic diversity is continuous, with local adaptations and clinal variations. While some genetic clusters can be identified, they do not align with traditional racial categories and are better understood within the context of environmental adaptations and clinal classes. Therefore, the concept of race in humans is more accurately described as a social construct rather than a biological reality.
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