Serious What is the race of MENAs and South Asians?

[Zodiac]

Yes. Caucasoid, Mongoloid etc are outdated terms

I'm talking about humanphenotypes.net

 

[Preston_Real]

They aren't really outdated from what I've read. It's an important on other classifications but there are a lot more phenotypes than the ones on that website. Also many people are a mix of the phenotypes in that website.

I'm talking about humanphenotypes.net

 

[Zodiac]

They aren't really outdated from what I've read. It's an important on other classifications but there are a lot more phenotypes than the ones on that website. Also many people are a mix of the phenotypes in that website.

They're based on what I've read

Human Phenotypes

Human Phenotypes is a racialist website which outlined a pseudo-scientific race typology by a world map and search function, based on 19th-century "scientific" racism. The name may confuse off guard high school Biology students who might be doing a research paper. The name could be considered...

rationalwiki.org

(This is probably the official wiki)

 

[cookie-cel]

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[damiankater]

Race, ethnicity, and identity in regions like the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and South Asia are complex and shaped by a mix of history, culture, language, and geography. Here's a breakdown of the concepts:

1. **Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) identities**:
- **Arab Identity**: Being "Arab" is primarily a linguistic and cultural identity rather than a racial one. As you noted, anyone whose first language is Arabic or who is part of an Arabic-speaking community can be considered Arab, regardless of skin color or physical features. Arabs are incredibly diverse, with populations ranging from very light-skinned people to darker-skinned individuals.
- **Berber/Amazigh Identity**: Berbers or Amazigh are indigenous to North Africa, particularly in regions like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. They have their own languages and cultural practices. "Amazigh" is not a race but an ethnic and cultural group, and individuals within this group can have diverse appearances. Some Berbers might also identify as Arabs, while others strongly distinguish themselves from Arab identity.
- **Race in MENA**: The concept of "race" in the MENA region is fluid and not strictly defined by skin color. Historically, the region has seen significant mixing of peoples due to trade, migration, and conquest, leading to a wide spectrum of physical appearances.

2. **South Asian identities**:
- **South Asians**: South Asia is home to diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups, including Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Nepalis, and others. Like MENA, South Asia cannot be categorized by a single racial type. The region has seen waves of migrations, invasions, and mixing, leading to vast diversity in physical features, skin color, and cultural practices.
- **Ethnic Groups**: South Asians identify more by ethnicity (such as Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, etc.) and language (Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali, etc.) rather than by race. Caste and regional identity also play a significant role in shaping identity in some parts of South Asia.
- **Race in South Asia**: The racial categorization of South Asians is often seen through the lens of colonialism, where British and Western views tried to impose racial categories on populations. South Asians, however, do not fit neatly into a single racial category as understood in the West. They can range from very light-skinned to very dark-skinned.

In both regions, the idea of race is less significant compared to other identity markers like language, ethnicity, religion, and culture.

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