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ERIC Number: EJ666086
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
How Real Is Race? Using Anthropology To Make Sense of Human Diversity.
Mukhopadhyay, Carol; Henze, Rosemary C.
Phi Delta Kappan, v84 n9 p669-78 May 2003
Drawing on work of contemporary biological anthropologists and other scientists, argues that biologically based racial differences are not scientifically valid, but are instead socially constructed categories. Draws implications for teachers, students, and society. Provides suggestions and resources for teachers and students to learn more about human biological variation. (Contains 24 references.) (PKP)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Racial Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Social Construction