According to racial formation theory, what is the most important factor for determining the racial categories within any society?

A. The beliefs and interests of the most powerful group(s) in society
B. The amount of difference in ancestry or “blood” that different groups have
C. The degree to which members of different groups differ from each other biologically
D. The language that each group speaks


Answer: A

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