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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Race Relations

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What term best describes grouping Latinos together based upon skin color and language, even though they come from many different countries?

Ethnic group labeling
Misinformed
Racial formation
Ethnic formation
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: C - Racial formation occurs when a group becomes identified as a race. Those who fall under the umbrella of the term Latino do not necessarily have a shared culture. Labeling a group based upon just a few perceived characteristics can lead to many problems including stereotyping.

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