Blumenbach's classification of races

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Biology
gptkbp:aims_to categorize human diversity
gptkbp:amended_by subsequent researchers
gptkbp:based_on skull measurements
gptkbp:consists_of five races
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_Blumenbach
gptkbp:has_implications_for race theory
gptkbp:has_legacy modern discussions of race
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blumenbach's classification of races
gptkbp:includes American race
Caucasian race
Malayan race
Mongolian race
Negroid race
gptkbp:influenced_by Linnaean taxonomy
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in cultural studies
gptkbp:is_associated_with 19th century science
gptkbp:is_based_on morphological traits
gptkbp:is_challenged_by genetic research
cultural relativism
gptkbp:is_considered a historical artifact
outdated
a historical perspective on race
a precursor to modern race concepts
gptkbp:is_criticized_for oversimplification
lack of empirical support
modern anthropology
scientific inaccuracies
racial hierarchy
lack of genetic basis
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:sociology
social science research
critical race theory
historical anthropology
gptkbp:is_documented_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_examined_in gptkb:philosophy_of_science
sociological studies
gptkbp:is_influenced_by European colonialism
philosophical ideas of race
gptkbp:is_linked_to racial discrimination
racial stereotypes
gptkbp:is_part_of scientific racism
historical context of race
the evolution of racial thought
the history of anthropology
gptkbp:is_reflected_in gptkb:educational_curricula
cultural perceptions of race
social constructs of race
gptkbp:is_related_to identity politics
physical anthropology
ethnic studies
human variation
gptkbp:is_used_in historical studies
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1795
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johann_Friedrich_Blumenbach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6