Question 13 10 pts Race continues to be a dividing factor in our modern world. Using theories and examples we have covered in class, how do sociologists explain modern race relations? How does racial inequality still appear in our society? Explain in 2-3 paragraphs:
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They argue that race is not a biological or genetic category, but rather a social construct that is created and maintained through social interactions and institutions. Sociologists emphasize that race is a product of historical and cultural processes, and it is Show more…
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