The Social Construction of Race Is Illustrated by the Way

question 36

Multiple Choice

The social construction of race is illustrated by the way that

• A) the birth rate for different racial groups has changed over time
• B) Irish people were once considered to be non-white in U.S. society, but are now considered to be white
• C) different racial and ethnic groups have varying average lifespans
• D) a person with parents of different races may choose to identify as multiracial or with only one racial or ethnic category

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