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Conclusion
It is important to consider how the use of presuppositions and assertions contribute to the contextual understanding of POC and ethnic minorities as members of study groups, especially in the biological and anthropological sciences. It is clear that the usage of these linguistic tools can indicate to a reader whether or not assumptions are being made about the study groups, and what these assumptions may be. We must continue to carry out the traditions established in research articles from the 2000’s, in which there are clearly defined study groups that include POC and ethnic minorities and subtle attitude markers in order to complete research that is both succinct and mindful of the personhood of those involved in the research.
Expanding upon this research could help to ensure that academic spaces remain inclusive, and acknowledge the history of biological and medical racism that have appeared in the past, and sometimes continue to appear today. Comparisons of regional definitions of ethnic minorities and POC can help create a more global roadmap for navigating this subject in the sciences as well. Overall, it is imperative to continue to be mindful of presupposition and assertion usage to foster research that is both meaningful and considerate of those being studied.