The First Nonmodern Human Fossil to Be Discovered and Recognized

question 29

Multiple Choice

The first nonmodern human fossil to be discovered and recognized as such was the

• A)Taung Baby from South Africa.
• B)Homo erectus skull from Java.
• C)Neandertal skull from Germany.
• D)Cro-Magnon skull from France.

Compare and contrast social constructionism and essentialism regarding gender.

Examine gender socialization through cultural symbols and practices.

Understand the concept of race and ethnicity as social constructs rather than pure biological differences.

Recognize the sociological implications of racial and ethnic classifications on society and individual identity.

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Definitions:

Upper Bodies

Pertains to the upper part of the human body, including the torso, arms, and shoulders.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Features that appear at puberty which are not involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Physical Maturation

The process of becoming fully developed physically, which includes growth and the development of bones, muscles, and organs.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring; a measure of reproduction efficiency.