Asked by Isaias Ocasio on May 20, 2024
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Which of the following is not a reason that sociologists prefer not to use the term race?
A) Race is not a meaningful way of describing genetic differences between groups of people.
B) The term race has an ethnocentric bias.
C) The term race is,itself,an example of internalized racism.
D) Race is a socially constructed term.
Internalized Racism
The process by which individuals in marginalized racial groups absorb and accept racist attitudes and beliefs towards their own race, often as a result of societal influence.
Ethnocentric Bias
The tendency to view one's own culture or group as superior to others, often leading to misjudgment and misunderstanding of other cultures.
- Acquire knowledge on the formation of race as a social concept and the challenges to its biological underpinnings.
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Lindsey ArizaMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sociologists prefer not to use the term race because it is not a meaningful way of describing genetic differences between groups of people, it has an ethnocentric bias, and it is a socially constructed term. However, the idea that the term race is an example of internalized racism is not a reason typically cited by sociologists.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the formation of race as a social concept and the challenges to its biological underpinnings.