Texas Biology and Biological Anthropology Faculty Express Their Views on Teaching Evolution |
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Authors: | Shelley L Smith Raymond A Eve |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19599, Arlington, TX 76019, USA |
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Abstract: | Unsurprisingly, survey results indicate that Texas biology and biological anthropology faculty with expertise in an evolutionary
area strongly support teaching “just evolution” (100%; N = 54) and not creationism/intelligent design. Importantly, they do not think that religious faith is incompatible with acceptance
of evolutionary biology (91%; N = 55), even though 50% (N = 52) describe themselves as “not at all religious.” As school boards nationwide debate science standards, it is important
that faculty with relevant expertise have a voice. Biological anthropologists should not be overlooked as a public resource
in these debates. |
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