To Trace the Migration of Human Populations Across the Globe

question 42

Essay

To trace the migration of human populations across the globe, geneticists and anthropologists often make use of genetic markers. What criteria should be used in selecting such markers? What are some of the problems that might be encountered in such genetic studies?

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Definitions:

Tight Culture

refers to a workplace or organization where there are strong norms and expectations for behavior, leading to high conformity among members.

Social Norms

Accepted behaviors and beliefs that are considered acceptable in a society or social group.

High-context Culture

A culture in which communication is largely implicit, meaning is derived from context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines interpretation rather than explicit words.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially the hands and arms, that express ideas or feelings, or communicate specific messages without words.