1. As a species, humans are extremely diverse, and yet our biological diversity cannot be partitioned into discrete types, subspecies, or races. At the same time, race functions as a social and political category that imposes inequality in some societies. How have cultural beliefs about race affected the interpretation of biological diversity in the past? What are the cultural beliefs about biological diversity in your community today?
2. While we can see and scientifically explain population diffferences in skin color, why is it invalid to us the biologicl concept of supspecies or race when referring to humans? Can you imagine another species of animal, plant, or microorganism for which he subspecies concept makes sense?
3. Globally, health statistics are gathered by country. In addition, some countries such as the United States gather health statistics by race. How are these two endeavors different and similar? Should statisticians gather health statistics by grouping?
4. How do you define the concept of intelligence? Do you think scientists will ever be able to discover the genetic basis of intelligence?
5. Cultural practices affect microevolutionary changes in the human species and often have dramatic effects on human health. Do you see examples of structural violence in your community that make some individuals more vulnerable to disease than others? Do you see examples globally?

For this paper, I will ask you to explore one chapter or section from %u0432%u0402%u045E    James Martin, S.J., The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything (New York: HarperCollins, 2012)
. This will be a combined research and reflection paper:

1. Use the questions in the back of the book to formulate your own response to this particular chapter or section.

2. Using at least two sources beyond Martin (one from the class; one outside class), explore one aspect of the topic that you find particularly intriguing and want to explore in more depth.

One of the sources are to be from the book of %u0432%u0402%u045E    A Pilgrim%u0432%u0402%u2122s Journey: The Autobiography of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Introduction and trans. Joseph Tylenda, S.J., rev. ed. (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2001)
Examples would include: lectio divina, simplicity of life, chastity and celibacy, obedience, vocation, Ignatian decision-making, prayer, friendship and love