The meaning of race varies by time and place. In Brazil almost everyone thinks of themselves as multiracial. Americans, on the other hand, think of race in categorical terms and apply the label "biracial" or "multiracial" only to those who appear "almost white.". These differences suggest that
a. bi-racial should be a racial category.
b. race is of no social consequence.
c. the meaning of race varies by time and place.
d. people need more racial choices.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. had a poor personal sense of well-being. b. disliked people who were younger than themselves. c. hated other minority groups. d. were often suicidal.
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A. 5.9% B. 21.3% C. 37.7% D. 90.8%