What conclusion does the textbook reach regarding "race"?
A) That "race" does not matter.
B) That "race" is meaningless because racial differences in thought and behaviour do not exist.
C) That "race" is significant because people believe that it is and act toward others on the basis of their beliefs.
D) That "race" is the most important factor responsible for people's position in the stratification system.

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The textbook concludes that "race" is significant because people believe that it is and act toward others on the basis of their beliefs. Although there is no biological basis for race, the social construct of race has real consequences in society.

What Conclusion Does the Textbook Reach Regarding "Race