The concept of races in humans is complex and often debated. Traditionally, racial classifications have included categories based on physical characteristics, geography, and cultural backgrounds. However, it's important to note that modern genetics has shown that the concept of race has no strong biological basis, as the genetic diversity within so-called racial groups can be greater than that between them.
That said, some commonly referenced ethnic and cultural groups that have been categorized in various ways over time include:
- Caucasian (White)
- African (Black)
- Asian
- Indigenous Peoples of the Americas (Native American)
- Pacific Islander (Oceanic)
- Middle Eastern
- Latino/Hispanic
- South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani)
- East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
- Southeast Asian (e.g., Filipino, Vietnamese)
- Central Asian
- Arctic Peoples (e.g., Inuit, Sami)
Again, it's important to emphasize that these classifications are social constructs rather than scientifically defined categories, and human diversity is best understood as a continuum without clear boundaries.