Sociology points out that individuals in a particular racial group are tied together by their shared
A)physical characteristics.
B)mitochondrial DNA.
C)history of discrimination.
D)experience of identifying as,and being identified by others as,members of a group.

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While physical characteristics and mitochondrial DNA may be shared among individuals in a particular racial group, sociology emphasizes the importance of the subjective experience of identifying as a member of that group and being identified by others as such. This shared social identity can be influenced by a history of discrimination but is not solely based on it. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it captures the importance of social identification in understanding racial groups.

Sociology Points Out That Individuals in a Particular Racial Group