race
Race refers to categories that people use to classify humans based on physical appearance, ancestry, and geographic origin. While race is a social and political construct in many contexts, science does not support the existence of discrete, biologically distinct human races. Human genetic diversity is continuous, with no sharp boundaries between groups.
Historically, racial classifications emerged in the context of colonialism, slavery, and scientific racism, and were used
Genetics show that most genetic variation occurs within populations rather than between them. The concept of
In society, race is a powerful social category that shapes identity, experiences, and access to resources. It
Race remains a contested concept, with ongoing scholarly and policy discussions about its meanings, implications, and