There are approximately two million children in the United States that have parents of different race. Much discussion had taken place about whether or not the genetic attributes from two different races helps to produce improved human beings. The genetic input from their ethnically diverse parents does not make them any less of a human being, nor does it make them superhuman. Interracial marriages definitely help to disperse human genes amongst a larger population, and thus decreases problems caused by mild inbreeding. Not all children from multicultural relationships will have the genetics to become superstar athletes like Tiger Woods, and their achievements should be treated in the same manner as with any other child.
Tiger Woods is a classic example of an individual born of two different races. Some people assume that he inherited his muscularity and athleticism from the African American parent, and his self-discipline from the Asian American parent, thus making him the ideal golfer. People fail to recognize that perhaps Tiger Woods is an exceptionally talented young man, regardless of his background, who just happens to have parents of different ethnicity. The two million mixed race children in the United States are not all geniuses and professional athletes. Every race has its good and bad traits and the genetics of mixed race children will not selectively exhibit the best of both worlds. Although the children from multicultural relationships will not be born perfect in every way, the do have the potential for improved health benefits. Preventing inbreeding within the same ethnic group helps to improve disease resistant and reduces hereditary health problems, such as cancers, anemia, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Throughout history, mild inbreeding has been occurring within each individual race and has been attributed to somewhat lower IQs and slight physical disfigurations. Therefore, multicultural relationships are important not only for society, but for the existence of the human race. Interracial relationships should be encouraged, because they are beneficial to both health and happiness.
Mixed race children are an advantage to society, but cannot be expected to perform at above average levels just because they are considered genetically “better-equipped”. Generalizing about ethnic traits is another form of stereotyping and makes people feel that they should act or look a certain way because of their genetic make-up. All people, not matter what racial mix, are individuals and have the right to choose who they are regardless of their genetics. |
|
|
|
