Most Sociologists (And Biologists)argue That Race Is a Human Invention,or

question 80

Multiple Choice

Most sociologists (and biologists) argue that race is a human invention,or is socially constructed.Which of the following statements does NOT highlight how race is socially constructed?

• A) Racial categories on census forms have continued to change over time.
• B) The Irish and Jews, who were both regarded as blacks by some people 100 years ago, are now considered white.
• C) Because of cross-cultural differences in how race is defined, it is likely that you would be considered a different race in another country.
• D) People speak different languages.

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Definitions:

Union Shop

A workplace where all employees must join the union within a certain period after being hired.

Closed Shop

A form of union security agreement where the employer agrees to hire union members only, and employees must remain members of a union at all times.

Agency Shop

A workplace where employees must pay union fees even if they are not union members, as long as a union is the recognized bargaining agent for the workplace.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, which represents their interests in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.