Question

The Biocultural Connection in this chapter explores the prevalence of plastic surgery among those of East Asian descent as they seek to alter their phenotypic appearance. What type of phenotypic characteristic do they seek to change?

a. epicanthic eye fold
b. small feet
c. shape of the nose
d. polytypic cheekbones

Answer 1

a. epicanthic eye fold

Step-by-step explanation:

This folded skin is found in the upper eyelid and it covers a portion of the inner part of the eye.

It is usually used as a medical identification of Down’s syndrome. However it is common with people of Asian decent.

Majority of women don’t like this phenotypic feature and usually perform plastic surgeries to straighten the folds