It Is Stated in Your Text That Blumenbach Introduced Hierarchies

question 120

Essay

It is stated in your text that Blumenbach introduced hierarchies in human groups with notions of superiority (the idea being, "this race is better than that race").How are these notions still embedded in common, everyday usage of racial identities, either in the United States or abroad?​

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Locus Control

The belief that individuals can control events that affect them because of traits or abilities they possess.

Extrinsic Locus Control

A belief that external forces or situations beyond one's personal control determine life events and outcomes.

Self-Handicapping Tendencies

Behaviors or attitudes people adopt to create excuses for themselves, so they can avoid self-blame in case of failure.

Symbolic Interactionism

The perspective that people use their understanding of how others view them as the primary basis for knowing and evaluating themselves.