SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: The Social Construction of RealityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 29 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following is an example of the social construction of reality?
A. a person's race
B. a person's phenotypical traits
C. a person's sex
D. a person's ancestry
Answer: A
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