The notion of racial categories and their use in scholarship is controversial among anthropologists, as well as those in other fields. For this assignment, write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter,
outline your point of view on the use of racial classifications in anthropology. Use the Sample Letter to the
Editor sheet as a guide to help you compose your letter.
Dear Editor,
I believe x about using racial categories to study the population of the United States.
Paragraph 1: A reason with evidence why you believe what is stated above
Paragraph 2: A reason with evidence why you believe what is stated above
Paragraph 3: A reason with evidence why you believe what is stated above