Reflect and Analyze this quote: “There are no subspecies in the human beings that live today.” What is the meaning behind that quote?
Reflect and Analyze this quote: “There are no subspecies in the human beings that live today.”
What is the meaning behind that quote?
* This has to do with race and backgrounds and on how people view each other based on their race.
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Tracie B. answered • 04/21/20
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Hi Jessica,
(Oops...typed this in the comments first by mistake.)
A species is a group that is able to reproduce and have healthy offspring. They are genetically similar to each other.
A subspecies is a group that has become genetically different from the rest of the group (usually due to being in a different geographic area), but are similar enough that they can still reproduce with other subspecies within the same group. In order for a subspecies to be recognized, there must be at least 2 subspecies.
Genetically all humans are similar enough to not be divided into subspecies. (99.9% similar) Although the classification of subspecies is one that is still debated by scientists.
In regards to race and backgrounds...consider if people were classified by eye color; those with blue and green eyes being considered subspecies (since they are recessive genes) to those with brown eyes. As a "subspecies" would they be entitled to the same opportunities? The same food, housing, education? Is eye color enough of a genetic variation to consider them a subspecies?
The same arguments can be applied to race and background.
Hope this helps.... -Tracie
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Tracie B.
Hi Jessica, A species is a group that is able to reproduce and have healthy offspring. They are genetically similar to each other. A subspecies is a group that has become genetically different from the rest of the group (usually due to being in a different geographic area), but are similar enough that they can still reproduce with other subspecies within the same group. In order for a subspecies to be recognized, there must be at least 2 subspecies. Genetically all humans are similar enough to not be divided into subspecies. (99.9% similar) Although the classification of subspecies is one that is still debated by scientists. In regards to race and backgrounds...consider if people were classified by eye color; those with blue and green eyes being considered subspecies (since they are recessive genes) to those with brown eyes. As a "subspecies" would they be entitled to the same opportunities? The same food, housing, education? Is eye color enough of a genetic variation to consider them a subspecies? The same arguments can be applied to race and background. Hope this helps.... -Tracie04/21/20