Discussion Questions: A Piece of the Pie
- What is an admixture test?
- Which geographic areas are represented in the admixture results?
- In the segment, Dr. Gates states that according to the admixture results “Asian and Native American are the same.” What may be the reason for that?
- Could knowing one’s racial pie-chart have an impact upon how a person might view themselves within society? How about how they are treated or expect to be treated? Is the pie-chart relevant at all? Explain.