Discrimination Can Occur Without the Awareness of Both Those Doing

question 80

True/False

Discrimination can occur without the awareness of both those doing the discriminating and those being discriminated against.

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Definitions:

Objective Features

Characteristics or properties of an object or situation that exist independently of personal feelings, opinions, or interpretations.

Social Marks

Social marks refer to characteristics or attributes that distinguish individuals or groups in a social context, often influencing their social status or identity.

Structural Strain Theory

A sociological theory that posits the disconnection between societal goals and the means available to achieve them creates social strain leading to deviant behavior.

Robert Merton

A sociologist famous for developing the strain theory, the concept of unintended consequences, and the terms "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model."