Hi I haven't had a chance to read Teo's argument / evidence, but am surprised at this given the evidence from genetic similarity studies, such as that of Cavalli-Sforza (see following link)
http://www.pnas.org/content/95/4/1915/F4.expansion.html Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax j.cl...@uwinnipeg.ca Department of Psychology University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CANADA >>> Stuart McKelvie <smcke...@ubishops.ca> 26-Aug-09 2:08 PM >>> Dear Tipsters, I thought this might be of interest to some. Sincerely, Stuart Canadian Psychology * 2009 Canadian Psychological Association 2009, Vol. 50, No. 2, 91-97 0708-5591/09/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/a0014393 Psychology Without Caucasians Thomas Teo York University Based on historical, theoretical, and empirical reflections, it is argued that the Caucasian theory and term are obsolete in psychology. Discussing the historical origins of the term in Johann Friedrich Blumenbach's writings and the key elements to his theory, it is shown that his theory has found no corroboration and has been falsified through scientific research. Discussing current theories of the origin of humanity in Africa, the original skin colour, and the issue of degeneration, it is argued that the end of the Caucasian term in the discipline of psychology is not about political but scientific correctness. The reception of the term in different cultural contexts is reconstructed. The idea that Caucasian refers to a specific group and has no theoretical but purely descriptive meanings is rejected, as is the idea that a common sense term is a justification for scientific concepts. Suggestions for a more adequate terminology when referring to human groups are provided. Keywords: race, racism, conceptual clarity, history, theory In this article, I challenge the problematic usage of the term Caucasian in psychology. I present the original theory underlying this term; that is, the assumptions and elements of the Caucasian theory, all of which are shown to be false or misleading. I also address the continued usage of the term in North America and the reasons for the term's success. ....... Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Thomas Teo, Department of Psychology, History and Theory of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada. E-mail: t...@yorku.ca _____________________________________________________ "Floreat Labore" [cid:image001.jpg@01CA265F.11BD2EC0] "Recti cultus pectora roborant" Stuart J. McKelvie, Ph.D., Phone: 819 822 9600 x 2402 Department of Psychology, Fax: 819 822 9661 Bishop's University, 2600 rue College, Sherbrooke, QuĊĦbec J1M 1Z7, Canada. E-mail: stuart.mckel...@ubishops.ca (or smcke...@ubishops.ca) Bishop's University Psychology Department Web Page: http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy<blocked::http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy> Floreat Labore" [cid:image002.jpg@01CA265F.11BD2EC0] [cid:image003.gif@01CA265F.11BD2EC0]_______________________________________________________ From: Michael Smith [mailto:tipsl...@gmail.com] Sent: August 25, 2009 6:19 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] The compassion of Braveheart Mike Palij replied to my latest email with a bunch of stuff. Phew! Suffice it to say that the entire response completely misses the only point I have illustrated in all of my posts with regard to this issue. --Mike --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
