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subbie
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Message 8 of 19 (577847)
08-30-2010 6:28 PM
Reply to: Message 7 by Ragged
08-30-2010 6:05 PM


Re: what about other races though
If you simply mean that the genetics for one's physical appearance would be more similar to those of the same "race" than to those of a difference "race," the answer would seemingly be yes. However, beyond that, I'm not aware of anything particularly significant that is found among all persons of a particular "race" that is not found in others of a different "race."
You'll notice I put the word "race" in quotes. Race, for all intents and purposes, is a sociological construct, not a biological one. It makes as much sense from a biological standpoint to talk about the Italian "race" or the Scandinavian "race" or the European "race." As far as I know, there's more genetic diversity between members of the same "race" than there is between members of of different "races." The significant defining characteristics of a race are all related to superficial appearance, with skin color being the primary factor.
BTW, not all Africans share distinct physical similarities, nor do all Asians. It might do you good to think a bit more carefully about things before you post them.

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