As a Sociological Concept, Race Refers To

question 45

Multiple Choice

As a sociological concept, race refers to:

• A) a set of distinct physical characteristics that are the basis for a scientific classification of human beings
• B) cultural practices and outlooks, including language, history, ancestry, religion, and styles of dress or adornment that tend to set people apart
• C) a socially constructed category rooted in the belief that there are fundamental differences among humans, associated with phenotype and ancestry
• D) the four clearly defined groups into which humans are categorized based on physical phenotype

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Definitions:

Special-interest Effect

The impact of a small, organized group on political or economic decisions, often in a way that benefits the group at the expense of the general public.

Positive Externalities

Benefits experienced by third parties due to the actions of others, for which the third party does not pay.

Chronic Budget Deficits

Persistent shortfalls in a government's budget where expenditures surpass revenues over an extended period.

Unfunded Liabilities

Financial obligations that do not have enough funds set aside to cover them, often relating to pensions or other long-term commitments.