Biology Does Not Support the Classification of People into Races

question 73

Multiple Choice

Biology does not support the classification of people into races, but the U.S. Census Bureau still collects information about race and ethnicity. What does this say about the concept of race in the United States?

• A) Deeply felt divisions between groups of people remain important socially.
• B) Racial identity is entirely a personal choice.
• C) The racial categories used by the U.S. Census Bureau have not changed over time.
• D) To identify with a racial group, people must provide proof to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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