Introduction
It is evident that the world is home to a wide variety of human populations. According to research, humans are differentiated according to their biological and physical characteristics. Anthropologists have over the years attempted to trace and explain the human origins of these different races of humans. Skin color has been the dominant element used in classifying individuals. The differences amongst individuals are distributed amongst individuals across the globe and have promoted racial problems. This work reviews the article: ‘The Australian Quarterly.’
Unique Features of Humans
Even though humans have a common origin, it is crystal clear that we have some unique features that uniquely define us. According to the Australian Quarterly, the major features that differentiate individuals are language and skin color (82). However, skin color has been defined as a unique characteristic of distinguishing individuals since individuals of various physical complexions can learn a certain language. Besides, humans have been classified according to their blood groups, the shape of the head, nose, and the face, type of hair, and the color of the eyes. Further research indicates that human differences are not only defined from a biological perspective but also from a political, social and a geographical view. For instance, individuals may refer to the same hair type as red or brown depending on their cultural backgrounds. The scientific attempts to define the human race have not been successful. Anthropologists have identified that the numerous features used to differentiate humans may not adequately determine individuals from a particular race since most of the elements may overlap with those of people from other backgrounds.
The Mapping of Human Races
The mapping of human races and relationship bonds have become difficult. The Australian Quarterly describes that scientific tests on the various human species have been unsuccessful (85). Over the years, humans have interacted with many people that have different characteristics within their communities. It is through these interactions that humans have developed diversified features that have promoted differences in the uniqueness of the human species all over the world. However, the assessment of human races as well as tracing human origins would have been much easier if there existed a reasonable number of individuals that have pure characteristics of their races. The earth would have been a better place as numerous weaknesses caused by human diversification would be eliminated. However, the article describes that such a scenario cannot happen since diversification is inevitable especially since even in a single community, numerous differences can occur (Australian Quarterly 81). Establishing a pure breed of humans has been criticized because it would have a negative impact on individuals due to the reduced relationships between people.
Influence of Physical and Biological Differences
The physical and the biological differences go on to influence the manner in which people relate with other. For instance, people that share the same characteristics such as skin color are more likely to unite and live in the same community as compared to those that are of a different complexion. Further, the article describes that certain features give the individuals of specific group power and authority over other humans (Australian Quarterly 82). As a result, some races have been classified as more superior while others are identified with inferiority. The whites are perceived as more superior to other races such as the blacks. The effect of the differences has promoted evils in society such as slavery.
Conclusion
In conclusion, tracing the origin of differences among individuals is quite tricky. The Australian Quarterly perfectly describes that the distinct human characteristics are distributed across societies all over the world. Individuals need to appreciate their cultural and ethnic backgrounds and use them to strengthen their relationships with other people.
Work Cited
The Australian Quarterly, Volumes 21-22. Australian Institute of Political Science, 1949.
