Which statement best defines race as described in the material?

• A. A group of people who share the same language
• B. A social division based on physical traits, blood types, genetic patterns
• C. A form of government
• D. An economic class

Answer: (B)

Race is a social division created by society, based on visible physical characteristics and other inherited traits, sometimes linked to broader genetic patterns. This framing helps explain how groups are categorized and treated differently in social life. It’s not about language or culture (which define ethnicity), nor is it a form of government or an economic class. Understanding race as a social construct clarifies why categories can change over time and across cultures, even though genetic variation within any one group is often greater than variation between groups.