internal and the tribes had no way of altering the cultures they inherited. In both instances, history had a significant influence on the ideas surrounding creation. Although, one must consider the reasons why these differences in human genome and culture are significant.Biology as Ideology explains human difference by claiming biology as the cause of culture; the Trobriander’s Origin Myth explains humans are biologically equal, but differ in culture. The former argues that the differences in humans are internal; they are in our genes, our blood; the latter share the belief that this difference is internal as well. Although, it is clear the Origin Myth counter argues humans as being genetically different rather, “they had distinctions of rank.” The myths they create are “an active force.” Rather than determine their capacity in life, the myths are lived and guide them through life. On the other hand, genetic determinism describes people as having similar characteristics even though they stemmed from different cultures. Biological determinism takes aim at explaining genes to be what distinguishes you as better or worse off than your peer. This is similar to genetic determinism because differences are again associated through culture. “Nations and races were said to be characterized by innate temperamental and intellectual differences.” People varied because of their different abilities to think and different ways of going about everyday life. Again, they create a situation where everything was already perfect and organized. People simply arose from a large hole “representatives of the four main clans.” They have clearly created a myth that explains how they had cultural identity and meaning in the beginning.In conclusion, the Trobriander’s Origin Myth not only functions as a story of their creation, but it also provides the charter for life in which they live. Genetic Determi...
