Question

Race can become biology, by shaping people's biological outcomes due to disparities in access to certain kinds of healthcare and diets, exposure to certain kinds of diseases, and other factors that can make people either sick or healthy.

a true
b false

Answer 1

Race does not determine biological outcomes directly, but social factors associated with race, such as healthcare disparities, can influence health outcomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question addresses whether race can inherently determine biological outcomes, such as health disparities, and if it is influenced by social determinants like access to healthcare and nutrition. This looks into the relationship between race, biology, and the societal factors that affect health. From a strict biological standpoint, the concept of race has become largely irrelevant with the understanding that there is more genetic variation within so-called racial categories than between them. From a social standpoint, however, race is a profound factor in creating and perpetuating disparities in health outcomes. These disparities arise from systemic inequalities in economics, housing, and healthcare systems, as well as from discrimination.