Doug Is Unemployed

question 38

Multiple Choice

Doug is unemployed. He has been searching for a job for 7 weeks. Doug complains to his wife Ellen that unemployment rates are very high because the Mexicans are taking all of the jobs in the country. This unfair accusation against Mexicans is an example of:

• A) A Stereotype
• B) Discrimination
• C) Double Consciousness
• D) Scapegoating

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