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While sociologists now agree that the idea of race is _____, many people still believe that humans can be divided into groups based on physically distinguishable characteristics.
 
  a. overly complicated
  b. socially constructed
  c. increasingly simplistic
  d. genetically based

Question 2

From the Latin for to crush, the word _____ means the mistreatment or exploitation of a group.
 
  a. oppression
  b. racism
  c. prejudice
  d. subjugation



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. socially constructed

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. oppression





 

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