Question

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what must exist in order for a sociologist to say that a particular group of people constitutes a race?
a. the people have been sorted into the group for scientific reasons.
b. the people all have the same religious beliefs.
c. the people all have the same genetic patterns.
d. the people have been sorted into the group for social reasons.

Explanation:

In sociology, the concept of race is a social - constructed category. It is based on social reasons rather than scientific, religious, or purely genetic factors. Genetic patterns are not the sole determinant as there is significant genetic variation within so - called racial groups. Religious beliefs are unrelated to the sociological definition of race. Sorting for scientific reasons is more in line with biological classification rather than sociological understanding of race.

Answer:

D. The people have been sorted into the group for social reasons.