Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Real Eve
I am not sure if any of you have seen this documentary, but I was talking to some of my friends about it last night and I find it very interesting. The documentary discusses how everyone on Earth originated from a group of people in Africa. It utilizes mitochondrial DNA testing to prove just how close the DNA strands are among random people throughout the world. There is also a book of the same title that outlines this theory. Basically, the point of the documentary (and the book) is centered around the notion that we have all originated from a single race, and how our genetic lineage is all inter-related. I have actually seen the documentary a few times, and I would suggest anyone to watch it. It provides a new perspective on people thinking that one race is superior to another. After all, if we have all originated from the same group, how can any of us be superior over another? Has anyone else seen the documentary or read the book? If so, what are your thoughts?
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I have not seen or read the book. It sounds very interesting though. It think it is mindlessness and ignorance that lead to racism. You can tell people over and over that we originated from the same race but because there are noticeable differences and people have already attached certain stigma and hierarchy to these differences it will almost be impossible to change their mind.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the damage has already been done. Stereotypes exist and it will take years before the recede and new set to arise before they do. It is unfortunate that our society has always been set up that way. We battle to be the best and even if there is no contesting there will always be one group that claims dominance. We live in a capitalistic society, which I think has a large affect on the social aspect of our society as well. Change will only come over time.
I completely agree with Kaitlyn, the damage has been done. People who are racist do not have logical or rational thought on the subject. They will watch the documentary and write it off as liberal propaganda and continue on with their ignorant lives. It's sad but true, I know people that have seen An Inconvenient Truth more than once and will swear on their own life that global warming is a conspiracy created by 'those tree hugging liberals'. People believe what they are comfortable and happy believing, and that is the very unfortunate truth.
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