I hadn't been considering fossils and the like. For living people, race is determined by asking them their race. You could do it biologically, but that's not what happens. My point was while that is valid very broadly, it provides little detail about your genetics. Thus I understand if scientists would like to rely on different data.
I hadn't been considering fossils and the like. For living people, race is determined by asking them their race. You could do it biologically, but that's not what happens. My point was while that is valid very broadly, it provides little detail about your genetics. Thus I understand if scientists would like to rely on different data.
For living people, race is determined by their DNA and appearance.
I can claim I'm japanese, but I'd still be white. Biological facts aren't a matter of opinion.