A Number of Colleges, Universities, and Corporations Are Encouraged to Hire

question 96

Multiple Choice

A number of colleges, universities, and corporations are encouraged to hire equally qualified women and minorities for high status positions. In support of this practice, some argue that the paucity of women and minorities inadvertently communicates to students and workers that members of these groups are not as competent or worthy of consideration. In essence, those who support the diversification of the workforce point to ________ as a source of negative stereotypes and prejudice.

• A) realistic conflict
• B) scapegoating
• C) affirmative action
• D) institutional racism and sexism

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Appeal

The power to attract or interest people, often used in marketing or storytelling.

Demographic Information

Data related to the characteristics of a population or specific groups within it, such as age, gender, income, and education.

Occupation

The job or profession someone is engaged in.