This Theme of CRITICAL RACE THEORY Speaks of Law as a Mechanism

question 48

Multiple Choice

This theme of CRITICAL RACE THEORY speaks of law as a mechanism for maintaining White dominance.

• A) racism
• B) intersectionality
• C) law as subordination
• D) perspective

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