Modern Racists Often Find Ways to Rationalize Their Prejudice So

question 375

Multiple Choice

Modern racists often find ways to rationalize their prejudice so that it seems to be based on issues other than raw racism. This best illustrates

• A)superordinate goals.
• B)dogmatism.
• C)symbolic prejudice.
• D)social stereotyping.

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