Contribution Quote by J. Philippe Rushton
“But with each passing year and each new study, the evidence for the genetic contribution to these [individual and group] differences becomes more firmly established than ever.”
About This Quote
Source Journal article: Human Biology, 1995
Genetic factors increasingly explain individual and group differences.
In simple terms: Genes influence differences between people and groups.
Consider genetics when studying human variation.
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Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- health research
- social science
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance genetics with environment?
- What ethical safeguards are needed?
Genetic explanations can be misused to justify discrimination.