On What Basis Have Physical Anthropologists Criticized Modern Racial Classification

question 43

Multiple Choice

On what basis have physical anthropologists criticized modern racial classification systems?

• A) They are based on outdated notions of evolution and genetic inheritance.
• B) They emphasize skin color over other physical features.
• C) They fail to account for genetic change, intermarriage, and population movements.
• D) They are inherently racist, viewing some groups as superior to others.

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