Which of the following statements describes the historical trend of racial categorization over time?
A) The number of racial categories has stayed the same throughout history.
B) The number of racial categories has increased steadily throughout history.
C) The number of racial categories has decreased steadily throughout history.
D) The number of racial categories and what constitutes these categories has been unstable throughout history.

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The concept of race and the categorization of people into different races have changed over time, reflecting shifts in social, political, and scientific understandings. These changes mean that the number of recognized racial categories and the criteria for these categories have not been consistent, indicating instability in racial categorization throughout history.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Historical Trend of Racial