Alfred, a Successful Businessperson and White Man, Has the Attitude

question 31

True/False

Alfred, a successful businessperson and White man, has the attitude that the U.S.is post-racial, meaning that racism and racial bias no longer exists.By attributing his success to his efforts rather than a product of a racist society, Alfred's attitude functions to protect his self-esteem

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