Thursday, March 4, 2010

Concepts of Racial Identity

With different views on how to classify people, and so much variation between "races" do you think race is a biologically valid concept? If so, why? If not, what can you do with this information?

Races exist only concerning appearance. Beyond that, it's all cultural. If the movie 'White Chicks' has shown us nothing else, it is that race is highly arbitrary.

Langur Behavior

What situation led to inter-group conflict between neighboring langur groups? What was the result of the conflict?

Peepz were feeding the troop too close to another troop's turf. Scarface was playin', but got wasted by Sosa's hitmen. This is Caesar's territory. Lesson is don't wear red in Watts. Them's cripp's turf.

Why do you think the langurs have a breeding season at the same time of year, and only once per year?

The breeding season coincides with availability of food and temperature. Also, their monkey god, Zardoz, commanded them to do so (Zardoz 3:16).

(Student included a drawing of Zardoz with monkey worshipers).