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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The prevailing concept of race as discrete genetic groups along continental lines underpins current social and political categorizations.
    • This understanding of race, though often well-intentioned, persists within genetic science and influences health policy.
    • Such a framework inherently perpetuates social inequality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To challenge the fallacy of race as biologically distinct genetic groups.
    • To advocate for a reconceptualization of race to promote social justice.
    • To shift scientific and public focus from genetic to social and political determinants of inequality.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the scientific and social understanding of race.
    • Critique of genetic essentialism in race categorization.
    • Argument for a paradigm shift in gene-environment analyses.

    Main Results:

    • The notion of distinct continental genetic races is scientifically unfounded and socially detrimental.
    • Continued reliance on genetic definitions of race exacerbates social inequalities.
    • A focus on legacies of discrimination offers a more accurate and just framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Reconceptualizing race through the lens of discrimination legacies is essential for achieving social justice.
    • A shift from molecular to socio-political differences is necessary in scientific research, particularly in gene-environment studies.
    • Adopting this new framework across science, health policy, and public discourse is vital for dismantling systemic inequality.