Why do sociologists consider the "scientific" racial types of Caucasian,Mongoloid,and Negroid to be misleading and even harmful?

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Each of the given options represents a reason why sociologists consider the "scientific" racial types of Caucasian, Mongoloid, and Negroid to be misleading and even harmful. A) Many societies have a vast genetic mixture, which does not fit into simplistic racial categories. B) Genetically, different racial categories are very similar, and there is more genetic diversity within groups than between them. C) The skin color of people within a racial category varies significantly, so this is not a useful way to categorize people. Therefore, all of these responses are correct, making option D the best choice.

Why Do Sociologists Consider the "Scientific" Racial Types of Caucasian,Mongoloid,and