Evolution Korea
The financial crisis that hit Asia caused a major review of the traditional system of government, business alliances, and public management of risk. In Korea this meant a shift in the development paradigm.
In a controversial move South Korea's government has asked textbook publishers not to comply with calls to eliminate examples of evolution from science textbooks for high school students. This includes the evidence for the evolution of horses and the bird ancestor Archaeopteryx.
1. Evolution and Religion
A creationist group from South Korea has successfully convinced textbook publishers to omit evidence of evolution in high school science textbooks. This was the result of a campaign run by the Society for Textbook Revise (STR), an independent offshoot of the Korea Association for Creation Research, which wants to rid textbooks on biology of "atheist materialism." The STR claims that such materialism paints an unhopeful picture for students and can lead to their eventual loss of faith.
Scientists from all over the world expressed worry when the STR campaign made headlines. In a letter to the editor of Nature the evolutionary biologist Jae Choe of Ewha Womans University in Seoul complained that South Korea had given in to religious prejudice. His colleagues backed him from across the country who formed a group named Evolution Korea to organize an anti-textbook petition.
Researchers are also concerned about the possibility that the STR campaign will spread to other regions of the world where the belief in the spread of creationism is increasing. The letter to Nature warned of the anti-evolution campaign increasing pressure on textbook revisions, particularly in countries with large Christian and Muslim populations.
South Korea has a particularly significant cultural context for
에볼루션 코리아 the debate on evolution. 26 percent of the nation's citizens belong to one of the religious groups, and most adhere to Christianity or Buddhism. Many Koreans also adhere to Ch'ondogyo - the philosophy based on Confucian principles that is a strong advocate of social harmony, individual self-cultivation and self-respect. Ch'ondogyo is a way of teaching that the human being is one with Hanulnim the God of Sun, and that divine blessings can be achieved through good works.
All of this has made creationism a fertile field. Numerous studies have revealed that students with religious backgrounds to be more uncomfortable learning about evolution than those who do not. However, the underlying causes of this phenomenon remain not known. Students with a religious background may be less experienced with scientific theories, making them more vulnerable to creationists' influence. Another possible factor is that students with a religious background tend to view evolution as an atheistic concept which could make them less comfortable with the idea.
2. Evolution and Science
In recent years, campaigns against evolution in schools have caused concern in the scientific community. A survey conducted in 2009 revealed that more than 40 percent of Americans believe that biological evolution is not true and that a belief in it would conflict with their religious beliefs. Despite the fact that creationism has been a huge success in some states, a lot of scientists believe that the best way to combat this inclination is not to engage it, but to inform the public on the evidence that supports evolution.
Scientists have a responsibility to teach their students about science including the theory of evolution. They should also inform the public about the research process and the way in which knowledge is validated. They should explain how theories of science are often challenged and modified. However,
에볼루션 misinformation about the nature and purpose of research can lead to anti-evolution beliefs.
For instance, some people are able to confuse the term "theory" with the everyday meaning of the word - a guess or a guess. In the realm of science theories are thoroughly tested and verified using evidence. A theory that is tested and observed repeatedly becomes a scientific principal.
The debate on the theory of evolution is a wonderful opportunity to discuss both the importance of scientific methodology and its limits. It is crucial to realize that science cannot answer questions about the purpose or meaning of life but only provides a mechanism through which living organisms can grow and change.
A well-rounded education must include exposure to the major fields of science including evolutionary biology. This is crucial because the jobs that people have and the decisions they make require knowledge of how science works.
The vast majority scientists in the world believe that humans have evolved through time. A recent study that predicted adults' view of the consensus around this issue found that those who had higher levels of education and knowledge of science were more likely to believe that there is a general consensus among scientists on the subject of human evolution. The people who have more religious beliefs but less science knowledge tend to be more divided. It is essential that teachers emphasize the importance of understanding this consensus to enable people to make informed decisions regarding energy use, health care, and
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3. Evolution and Culture
A close cousin to the popular evolutionary theory, the concept of cultural evolution focuses on the various ways humans--and other organisms--learn from and interact with each other. Researchers in this field use explanation models and tools that are adapted from those employed by evolutionary theorists, and they look back to human prehistory to determine the origins of our capacity for culture.
This method also acknowledges the distinction between biological and cultural traits. While biological traits are typically inherited all at once (in sexual species, after fertilization) however, cultural traits can be acquired over a long period of time. In the end, the acquisition of one cultural trait can influence the development of another.
In Korea, for example the introduction of Western fashion elements in the late 19th century and the early 20th century was the result of a complicated sequence of events. One of the most significant was the arrival of Japanese occupation forces, who introduced Western hairstyles and clothing styles to Korean society.
Then, when Japan departed Korea in the 1930s, a few of these trends began reverse. By the end of World War II, Korea was once again united, this time under the rule of the Choson dynasty.
Today, Korea is an economic and political power. Despite the financial crisis of recent the economy of Korea has been growing steadily over the last decade. It is expected to continue this growth in the near future.
The current government is confronted with a variety of challenges. One of the most serious is its inability to find an effective strategy to tackle the economic crisis. The crisis has exposed the weaknesses in the country's policies particularly its dependence on exports and foreign investment which could not last.
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4. Evolution and Education
The challenge for teachers of evolution lies in how to teach evolutionary concepts that are appropriate for different levels of development and ages.