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Why Do Paleoanthropologists Use a Correlation Between Culture and Biology

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Why do paleoanthropologists use a correlation between culture and biology in order to discuss "types" of people,while it is not used as a way of understanding living peoples today?


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Subcultures

Cultural groups within a larger culture, having beliefs or interests divergent from those of the larger culture.

Subcultures

Cultural groups within a broader culture, especially those with beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture.

Dominant Culture

The prevailing culture in a society, which often sets norms, values, and practices adopted by the majority.

Subculture

The culture of groups whose values and norms of behavior are somewhat different from those of the dominant culture.

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