Scientific Racism and Human Variation. 3 credits

Catalog description

Explores scientific methods of classification as a reflection of social values. Explains the harms of “race” and eugenics committed under the aegis of science. While critiquing the biological concept of race, considers how the social construction of race becomes part of living bodies through racism. Details modern human variation as a product of evolutionary forces. Offered by Sociology & Anthropology . Limited to three attempts.