The Many Examples of Recent Incidents of Prejudice by the Authors

question 63

Multiple Choice

The many examples of recent incidents of prejudice by the authors at the beginning of Chapter 7 illustrate that:

• A) prejudice is fundamental to the human condition
• B) prejudice was stamped out but has made a recent return
• C) prejudice is caused by only conservative politics in the United States
• D) electing Barack Obama as president reduced the prevalence of racial hate groups

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Definitions:

Swimming Pools

Man-made structures designed to hold water for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing.

Income Distribution

The way in which total income is shared among different groups or individuals within an economy.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at each price level.

Hot-Dog Stand

A small-scale food retail outlet specializing in selling hot dogs, often found at busy street locations, events, or fairs.