Part 4 - Genetic Genealogy & Racial and Identity by Wendy Roth
Genealogy and Genetics Workshop • 21m
Wendy Roth is a sociologist from the University of British Columbia who studies the effect of genetic ancestry testing on test-takers’ identities, attitudes, and understanding of race and ethnicity
This is Part 4 of an 8 Part workshop entitled 'Genetics and Genealogy Workshop hosted by Julia Creet, Archives of Ontario - Sept 21, 2018. Part 4 was followed by a break and then a screening of the documentary film ‘Data Mining the Deceased - Ancestry and the Business of Family”. To watch the documentary go to: https://juliacreet.vhx.tv
This free public workshop brings together 6 experts from the fields of ‘Genealogy and Genetics’ help you understand the science, ethics, social and privacy implications of commercial genetic genealogy tests.
Thinking of buying an ancestral DNA test for yourself or someone else? Already have your results?
Testimonials from a workshop participants:
“This is without a doubt the most interesting workshop on genetics and genealogical testing that I've seen yet”
“Fantastic information on DNA and its uses in genealogical research.”
“The documentary was A+”
To watch the documentary "Data Mining the Deceased - Ancestry and the Business of Family' go to:
https://juliacreet.vhx.tv
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