Some individuals are labeled as “mixed race” and may, for example, have an African American parent and an Asian parent. In terms of racial categorization, such individuals

A. prove that racial categories are valid.
B. are largely irrelevant since having mixed racial ancestry is rare.
C. cannot be categorized in terms of race.
D. defy the biological categories typically used to define race.


Answer: D

Sociology

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Some reasons that doctors have regarded alcoholism as a disease are nutritional deficiencies and genetic factors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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World cities are those that are a. closely linked in a system of international commerce

b. the locations of most of the refugee camps in the world. c. the oldest cities in the world. d. benefited from multinational corporations.

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Which statement about voting in the U.S. is accurate?

A. Participation by registered voters is among the lowest in the world. B. The number of registered voters is the highest in the world. C. Participating in elections is the second lowest in the Global North. D. The number of registered votes is the lowest in the Global North.

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