The phases of human development are biologically defined. How, if at all, can they also be culturally defined?

Discuss how natural selection has likely influenced the evolution of skin color in humans.

How is “race” a culturally constructed category and not a biological one?

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Rubric

45 to 50 points

Entire prompt is 800 words or more.

Answers are broken up into paragraphs.

Each answer is detailed using explanations, definitions, as well as examples from either the book or from other sources.

Answer is put into student’s own words. Showing an understanding of class material.

Less than a 25% similarity score

Citations are used.

45 – 35 points

Word count does not reach 800, but comes close.

Answers are there, but lack definitions or examples.

Some detail is missing.

There are no citations.

35 – 25 points

Word count does not reach 800.

Answers are either missing or lack any detail or substance.

Similarity match exceed 25%

There are no citations.

25 and below

Word count does not reach 800.

Answers are barely there with no thought or effort put into them.

Similarity match exceed 25%

There are no citations.

Requirements: Document 3 pages