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Asked by Abhishek Kulkarni on May 03, 2024

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Some biologists suggest that race is not a meaningful or useful term but sociologists retain the term.

Biologists

Scientists who study living organisms and their relationship to the environment, covering various fields such as zoology, botany, ecology, and genetics.

Race

A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics, such as skin color, which has significant societal implications and influences individuals' life experiences.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society and the behavior of individuals within society.

  • Make a distinction between the terms race and ethnicity, and recognize their social ramifications.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
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While race is frequently used in sociology, many sociologists argue that it is a socially constructed concept rather than a biological one, and therefore not a meaningful or useful term in terms of human classification.

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