Racism Can Be Understood as an Ideology Insofar as It

question 25

Multiple Choice

Racism can be understood as an ideology insofar as it is:

• A)used to legitimize the unequal distribution of resources.
• B)believed by most people.
• C)taught in schools.
• D)shunned in public.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state of decreased self-evaluation, causing people to ignore usual restraints in the group setting.

Anticonformity

Anticonformity describes behavior that goes against or opposes the norms or standards of a group intentionally, often to maintain a sense of individuality.

Independence

The state of being self-sufficient and not reliant on external support or being influenced by others in decisions or actions.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another while working to achieve a common goal.