What Does It Mean When People Are "Doing Race" or "Doing

question 12

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when people are "doing race" or "doing gender" from a sociological perspective?

• A) They engage in learned behaviors and conversations that create or reinforce differences between groups.
• B) They learn the terms, definitions, classifications, and so forth that proliferate in society.
• C) They mimic a special kind of language and set of actions suited for their race and ethnicity.
• D) People act Black or White and how to act when with a Black or a White. This paradigm would include other races and ethnicities as well.

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Definitions:

Self-identify

Self-identify refers to the recognition and assertion of one's own identity, beliefs, and characteristics as they see fit.

Gay Or Bisexual

Terms used to describe sexual orientation; 'gay' typically refers to a homosexual orientation, while 'bisexual' refers to an orientation towards both men and women.

Set-point Theory

The hypothesis that individuals have a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body regulates to maintain at a stable level.

Level Of Fat Stores

Refers to the quantity of accumulated fat in the body, important for energy storage and hormonal functions.