From the Mid-20th Century On, the Science of Racial Categorization

question 9

Multiple Choice

From the mid-20th century on, the science of racial categorization has become more precise rather than vague and even misleading.

• A) No, such categories continue to fluctuate and reflect social and cultural conditions rather than advances in scientific evidence.
• B) Yes, genome mapping, anthropology, and the like have made it possible to classify fully a person's racial component.
• C) No, because people are so easily offended in the modern period, insensitive language in regard to race has added less precision.
• D) Yes, for with each Census new categories are added to let the people themselves provide the best picture of our diverse nation.

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