The debate which I will be delving into in this paper is known by a variety of names, but be it referred to as 'nature versus nurture' or 'blood versus environment' the players on both sides remain the same. Those who believe that human nature is determined by genetics and the...

The term 'race' has been employed throughout Western history as a way to categorize difference in society and to justify exploitation of certain groups by the powerful. Scholars in the field of sociology question the validity of the concept and term 'race' in academic analysis. Miles and Satzewich...