3a) I believe that the statement under '3a', could refer to any human, as humans quite often do interbreed or admix with one another.
breed
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1 : a group of usually domesticated animals or plants presumably related by descent from common ancestors and visibly similar in most characters
2 : a number of persons of the same stock
3b) Most humans, do, in fact "breed".
Are humans 'usually domesticated'?
It is no longer 'presumed', but has been proven that all humans are descended from (actually, more than one) common ancestor. This has been proven through genetic analysis. If you wish to remain ignorant of these facts, then you are quite simply, ignorant.
3c) I do not believe that we do, in fact, technically, categorize humans (except brain-dead idiots).
Therefore, Humankind shares certain distinctive physical traits.
Duh.
4) Obsolete.
5) Does not apply to any group of people.
THE USE OF THE TERM "RACE", IN THIS CONTEXT, IS NOW ARCHAIC.
Simply use 'tribe' or 'people', instead. It will prevent many problems.
Because they are technically incorrect.
This is not the first time that someone has challenged the folks who compile dictionaries or lexicons. In fact, they often do this themselves, and alter definitions to become more precise.
If you look through these reference works, you will find many obsolete or archaic references.
It is still acceptable to use the word 'race', but only in the context of the first set of noun definitions (in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) or in the intransitive or transitive verb contexts.
PS: Look up the word 'folk' in the aforementioned dictionary, and look at definition 1.
Many people around the world find this usage offensive, distasteful or uncultured.
Please read what Oxford has to say about this divisive term.
They are incorrect in their definition as well.
Humankind does not have major divisions. In fact, we all share a common ancestor (most of us within 16 generations). We also do not have 'distinct' physical characteristics, but relatively minor variation amongst us.
Which group of people do you believe is the most discriminated against
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3a) I believe that the statement under '3a', could refer to any human, as humans quite often do interbreed or admix with one another.
breed
noun
1 : a group of usually domesticated animals or plants presumably related by descent from common ancestors and visibly similar in most characters
2 : a number of persons of the same stock
3b) Most humans, do, in fact "breed".
Are humans 'usually domesticated'?
It is no longer 'presumed', but has been proven that all humans are descended from (actually, more than one) common ancestor. This has been proven through genetic analysis. If you wish to remain ignorant of these facts, then you are quite simply, ignorant.
3c) I do not believe that we do, in fact, technically, categorize humans (except brain-dead idiots).
Therefore, Humankind shares certain distinctive physical traits.
Duh.
4) Obsolete.
5) Does not apply to any group of people.
THE USE OF THE TERM "RACE", IN THIS CONTEXT, IS NOW ARCHAIC.
Simply use 'tribe' or 'people', instead. It will prevent many problems.
Please let the clowns in now.
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Because they are technically incorrect.
This is not the first time that someone has challenged the folks who compile dictionaries or lexicons. In fact, they often do this themselves, and alter definitions to become more precise.
If you look through these reference works, you will find many obsolete or archaic references.
It is still acceptable to use the word 'race', but only in the context of the first set of noun definitions (in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary) or in the intransitive or transitive verb contexts.
PS: Look up the word 'folk' in the aforementioned dictionary, and look at definition 1.
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No one else has a problem with these words being used. Just you.
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Incorrect.
Many people around the world find this usage offensive, distasteful or uncultured.
Please read what Oxford has to say about this divisive term.
They are incorrect in their definition as well.
Humankind does not have major divisions. In fact, we all share a common ancestor (most of us within 16 generations). We also do not have 'distinct' physical characteristics, but relatively minor variation amongst us.
http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/race--2
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