Nature’s affect on Mankind
Nature vs. Nurture is the argument that either nature or nurture determines one’s
lifestyle and characteristics. Development of the body and an individual’s sex determines
nature because of the body’s natural functions. The body’s functions in development are
influenced by hormones. Nature influences the human need to be apart of a group. This in-
group and out-group characteristic is what makes up different cultures. Nature has more of
an impact on human way of life, than nurture does.
As the body develops in childhood, the human body undergoes a genetic change.
David Reimer is a perfect example of how nature and genetics contribute more to how
people live their life. David Reimer was born with genital …show more content…
These groups are often based off race and gender.
Race is determined by genetics and physical traits. As an example African Americans tend
to interact with each other more because they see something common within themselves
like skin color.
Hormones are chemicals in the body that help the body grow. Hormones are
different between genders. Males produce testosterone while females produce estrogen. An
example that determines the development of the body. David Reimer underwent gender
reassignment at age two. He became a female. Since the doctors started the reassignment at
such a late age for David, David already had testosterone in his body. Once again David
Reimer tries to become more masculine. The testosterone left in her/his body lead her/him
to become more masculine and develop masculine features.
Although nature determines one’s lifestyle, nurture also plays a part in that. Nurture
is the care or encouragement of development. Two people that were born males wanted to
become females. In early childhood the boys were more attracted to feminine toys rather
than masculine toys. The parents embraced their feminine features and decided it was
Nature vs. Nurture is the argument that either nature or nurture determines one’s
lifestyle and characteristics. Development of the body and an individual’s sex determines
nature because of the body’s natural functions. The body’s functions in development are
influenced by hormones. Nature influences the human need to be apart of a group. This in-
group and out-group characteristic is what makes up different cultures. Nature has more of
an impact on human way of life, than nurture does.
As the body develops in childhood, the human body undergoes a genetic change.
David Reimer is a perfect example of how nature and genetics contribute more to how
people live their life. David Reimer was born with genital …show more content…
These groups are often based off race and gender.
Race is determined by genetics and physical traits. As an example African Americans tend
to interact with each other more because they see something common within themselves
like skin color.
Hormones are chemicals in the body that help the body grow. Hormones are
different between genders. Males produce testosterone while females produce estrogen. An
example that determines the development of the body. David Reimer underwent gender
reassignment at age two. He became a female. Since the doctors started the reassignment at
such a late age for David, David already had testosterone in his body. Once again David
Reimer tries to become more masculine. The testosterone left in her/his body lead her/him
to become more masculine and develop masculine features.
Although nature determines one’s lifestyle, nurture also plays a part in that. Nurture
is the care or encouragement of development. Two people that were born males wanted to
become females. In early childhood the boys were more attracted to feminine toys rather
than masculine toys. The parents embraced their feminine features and decided it was