Why do many sociologists use scare quotes when discussing race ?

A. the concept has no scientific basis but is still widely used

B. to reflect the fact that the number of races is disputed

C. to distinguish the science of race from discussions of ethnicity

D. it,s a complex concept with multiple meanings

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