The Sociologist Amy L

question 95

Multiple Choice

The sociologist Amy L.Best,in "Doing Race in the Context of feminist Interviewing: Constructing Whiteness through Talk," analyzed how two African American teenagers had to create racial identities during their interview with her.What does this analysis suggest about race?

• A) Racism is partly driven by economic competition and the struggle over scarce resources.
• B) Even master statuses like race and gender have to be constructed in the negotiation between what we project and what others recognize.
• C) People have a tendency toward ethnocentrism, or the belief that one's own culture and way of life are right and normal.
• D) Race is not just a secondary phenomenon that results from the class system.

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Definitions:

Natural Environment

The physical, chemical, and biological features and processes that make up the surroundings of all living organisms.

Pattern of Labor

Refers to the distribution of work roles, responsibilities, and divisions within a society or an organization.

Equal Value

the principle that different people, items, or activities are of the same worth and deserve equitable treatment.

Division of Labor

The allocation of different tasks to different people or entities based on specialization, aiming to increase efficiency in production or services.