Week Seven Discussion Forum

Explain human physical variation, why/how did it occur?  Then discuss how race as an aspect of biology is a myth, and what in fact the concept of race really is and what it’s consequences are. Give examples from the films to illustrate your understanding.

After viewing the required films for this module answer the following prompt.

Be sure you have read all of the instructions and etiquette guidelines under the General Information section of this course.

(please watch the list of the films ，resource and also use chapter 12 chapter 13 ppt ‘s context to answer the question )

（need at least 300 words ！！！ )

Required Film

–BBC – The Incredible Human Journey -1 of 5 -Out of Africa_arc.avi

—The House we Live In: Race the Power of Illusion （2 links for part 1 and part 2)

Suggested Films

Got Lactase?

Resource Peopling of the World timeline (interactive)

http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/stephenoppenheimer/index.php