Race (human categorization)
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Race is a classification system used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by anatomical, cultural, ethnic, genetic, geographical, historical, linguistic, religious, or social affiliation. First used to denote national affiliations, the term began to be used to relate to physical traits in the 17th century and promoted hierarchies favorable to differing ethnic groups. Starting from the 19th century the term was often used, in a taxonomic sense, to denote genetically differentiated human populations defined by phenotype.
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See also
- Breed
- Clan
- Cultural difference
- Ethnic nationalism
- List of ethnic groups
- Multiracial
- Nationalism
- Pre-Adamite
- Race (fantasy)
- Race (U.S. census)
- Race and health
- Race baiting
- Race and ethnicity in censuses
- Races of Mankind for the Field Museum of Natural History exhibition by sculptor Malvina Hoffman
- Racial discrimination
- Racial stereotypes
- Racial superiority
- Racialization
- Racism
- Scientific racism
- Social interpretations of race
- The Race of the Future
- The Race Question
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