Why is nature versus nurture debated? Health and Social Care help?
Nature versus nurture is debated because we want to know how much of who we are is passed down in our genes, and how much is learned through our environment. It is a hugely important issue, because if it turns out that it is all or mostly nature, then there is no point in trying to educate and help people because it all comes down to their genetics. Very few experts will claim it is all one way or the other, because that is just absurd. Each definitely plays a part. The real debate is how big a part. I don’t think the debate will ever be resolved, because there is no way to prove how much influence each has in forming who we are, so we have to rely on logic. But each side has different interpretations of what evidence is available. The way I see it is that you are born with certain genetic traits and predispositions which influence how you react to your environment. Your environment shapes who you are because it presents you with choices, challenges, and opportunities. Your genetic tra
