Whites Enjoy the "Privilege of Whiteness," Which Means That They

question 39

Multiple Choice

Whites enjoy the "privilege of whiteness," which means that they don't have to think about the implications of being White or the impact race has on their everyday interactions. This societal "privilege"

• A) Is solely due to skin color
• B) Was developed because of innate superiority
• C) Is historical, the result of social positioning
• D) Is due to biological differences

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