In Reference to the Status of Minorities Today, Sociologist Orlando

question 85

Multiple Choice

In reference to the status of minorities today, sociologist Orlando Patterson concluded that America, while still flawed in its race relations, is now

• A) the most racist white-majority society in the world.
• B) the least racist white-majority society in the world.
• C) the country most committed to multiculturalism.
• D) the least racist white-minority society in the world.

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Definitions:

Detained

Held or kept in custody, often by authorities for legal or security reasons.

Intentional Tort

A wrongful act, done with the intent to cause harm to another, that results in injury or damage.

Reasonable Care

The standard of care that a prudent person would use in similar circumstances, often referenced in negligence cases.

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, resulting in harm.