Question

question 19
2 pts
according to the social construction of race school of thought, race is:
o a product of the media
o based only on geographic regions
o no longer in existence
o not biologically identifiable

question 20
2 pts
the term assimilation is defined by the text as:
o the act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.
o when a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country.
o the process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
o the theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture.

Explanation:

The social construction of race school of thought posits that race is a social concept rather than a biological one. It is not based on fixed biological markers. Assimilation is about a minority adopting the dominant culture's traits.

Answer:

Question 19: D. Not biologically identifiable
Question 20: C. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.