RCNJ African Studies the Divisions of Race as A Myth & Social Construct Essay

topic: African studies

Scholars who support Human Evolution “Out of Africa” argue that all modern Humans are really Africans—even if we are not all black. (Even earlier Hominins like the Neanderthals ancestors came out of Africa originally. ) Indeed, more and more scholars are questioning whether there is really any biological basis for what was dubbed “race.” Please react to the above commentary. Also why would some people even today resist, be uncomfortable, or not be aware of the idea that Africans developed civilizations, advanced societies, and viable cultural groupings ? If we have scientific information and evidence that points to Africa being the place where civilizations once thrived and all human beings began, then why would even some educated people who rely on science & technology mistakenly believe that Africans had no history or did not contribute to world development? Discuss how could such misconceptions still occur in modern times.