Race is Not Ancestry Presentation

This slide deck accompanies the Race is Not Ancestry teaching guide and explores the distinctions between race, ancestry, and ethnicity, highlighting how these concepts differ biologically, culturally, and socially. Students will learn about the implications of racial categorization and how ancestry testing can provide insights into genetic heritage, while also considering the limitations and potential misconceptions involved.

Topics

  • race
  • ancestry
  • census categories
  • ethnicity
  • human evolution
  • DNA testing
  • racial identity