Which of the Following Statements Describes the Historical Trend of Racial

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the historical trend of racial categorization over time?

• A) The number of racial categories has stayed the same throughout history.
• B) The number of racial categories has increased steadily throughout history.
• C) The number of racial categories has decreased steadily throughout history.
• D) The number of racial categories and what constitutes these categories has been unstable throughout history.

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Definitions:

Manual Labor

Work that requires physical effort as opposed to mental work.

Emotional Labor

The process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job or role, often in the service industry.

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Authority

Authority refers to the legitimate power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often held by individuals in positions of leadership or institutions.