Kenyan runners, particularly from the Kalenjin people, have dominated long-distance running since Kipchoge Keino’s win in the 1968 Olympics. Their success is attributed to their body shape and ability to work through pain, possibly due to painful initiation rites in childhood. The sport of long-distance running changed dramatically in 1968 when a Kenyan runner named […]
Genes determine physical and behavioral traits, with offspring inheriting one gene for each trait from each parent. Autosomal dominant genes can cause diseases or disorders, and mutations in these genes have a 50% chance of being passed on to offspring. Most traits, both physical and behavioral, are passed on from parents to offspring, although some […]
The dominant culture is the most powerful, widespread, or influential within a social or political entity. It can be achieved through economic power, force, or subtle processes. Some societies are homogeneous, while others have conflicts between dominant and smaller cultures. Economic power often determines which culture is dominant, and the elite culture becomes deeply ingrained. […]
A dominant minority holds significant power in a country or area despite being a small part of the population. This can apply to any situation, but is most commonly used for racial divisions. White South Africans and Tutsis in Rwanda are examples of dominant minorities. A dominant minority usually refers to a group of people […]
Dominant discourse is the language and actions that appear most prominently in a society, reflecting the ideologies of those with the most power. It can become so ingrained that few challenge it, leading to stagnation. Challenges to discourse can lead to conflicts, but it can also provide a sense of normalcy and belonging. Dominant discourse […]
Dominant traits occur when one copy of a gene overrides another, while recessive traits only appear if both copies of the gene are inherited. Gregor Mendel’s research on peas in the 19th century popularized the concept. Eye color is determined by genes in different alleles that interact with each other to create various colors. A […]
Dominant genetic disorders only require one faulty gene to be passed down from a parent, with a 50% chance of inheritance. Mutations in autosomes or X chromosomes can cause autosomal or X-linked dominant disorders, respectively. Men are more prone to X-linked disorders, while women can be carriers. Examples include Huntington’s disease and Rett syndrome. These […]
Game theory analyzes competitive situations where one player’s actions affect the outcome for others. Dominant strategies give the greatest benefit regardless of others’ actions. Strategies can be weakly or strongly dominant, and identifying them requires understanding of math and economics. The Nash equilibrium predicts situations where players have no incentive to change their strategy. Dominant […]
