Which of the following statements about children's explicit awareness of racial cat- egories is true?
A) Children do not become aware of racial categories until late childhood.
B) Awareness of the categories Black people and White people appears at an earlier age than awareness of other racial categories.
C) Children become aware of all racial categories at about age 4 or 5.
D) Children become aware of racial categories before they become aware of gender categories.

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Awareness of racial categories, particularly the distinction between Black people and White people, often develops at an early age, earlier than the awareness of other, less socially prominent racial categories. This early awareness is influenced by various factors, including environmental exposure, social interactions, and societal norms regarding race.

Which of the Following Statements About Children's Explicit Awareness of Racial