Using examples from class and the readings, discuss how social stratification regarding race or gender in US society is based on ideology and not biology. In your own words, define biological determinism and explain why it is important to challenge biological determinism regarding an analysis of social hierarchy/stratification.
Use example from the book Traveling Light by Kath Weston. Resources for part A: https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/two-spirits-one-heart-five-genders https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-reaffirm-famed-ancient-viking-warrior-was-biologically-female-180971541/ https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/ancient-persians-recognized-at-least-three-genders/ https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/12/researchers-may-found-3000-year-old-burial-site-transgender-people/ https://www.sapiens.org/body/intersex-biological-sex/ https://rewire.news/article/2018/10/26/why-genetic-testing-for-gender-is-dangerous-pseudoscience/ Answer both A. & B. Use only materials introduced in the course in your answers. A. Answer the following question in 500-550 words. In your answer you should incorporate at least 2 readings and refer […]