The sociological perspective on race_______________?
Correct answer: B. considers race a social construct not an absolute
- A. begins with the assumption that race is based on easily classified differences
- B. considers race a social construct not an absolute
- C. neither nor b
- D. both a and b
Explanation
Sociologists treat race as a social construction whose meanings and boundaries vary across societies and historical periods, not as an absolute biological classification. Therefore, option b captures the sociological perspective.
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