Sociologists Describe Race as a Social Construct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sociologists describe race as a social construct. What does this statement mean?

• A) Race is a natural phenomenon based on unchangeable traits found in individuals.
• B) Race is a system that is invented, created by human beings.
• C) Race is believed to be a part of a person's "essence," or their very being.
• D) Race is based on an objective measure of physical resemblances.

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Definitions:

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