Which of the Following Best Captures Garcia's Response to the Objection

question 388

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Garcia's response to the objection that there is no such thing as racism because there is no such thing as races?

• A) Racism and races are both real because there are material consequences of oppression based on racial groupings that we can see in the world.
• B) We can still usefully analyze racism even if it is based on a fiction, just as we can usefully analyze a literary character even if it is based on a fictional novel.
• C) Just because race is socially constructed doesn't mean race isn't real, and racism could still be real even if races aren't real.
• D) Races are real classifications of people based on the color of their skin, but racism is not real because racism is based on false beliefs.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

Burden of Proof

The obligation to prove one's assertion or the responsibility to verify the truthfulness of a claim in a discussion, argument, or legal case.

Skeptic

An individual who questions the validity of particular claims by seeking evidence and applying reasoning.

Psychic Abilities

Alleged capabilities beyond the normal human senses, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition, not scientifically proven.