Which of the following concepts refers to a socially constructed category of people who share biologically transmitted traits that a society defines as important?
a. ethnicity
b. nationality
c. race
d. subculture
(Answer: c)
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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