Which of the Following Is an Example of Aversive Racism

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of aversive racism?

• A)Aisha believes that all teenagers are rebellious and aggressive.
• B)Matthew is the CEO of a company. To promote workplace diversity, he makes it a point to hire people from different backgrounds.
• C)Taylor is a customer care representative who had a bad experience with a Mexican customer. Ever since then, she has always held negative opinions about Mexicans in general.
• D)Thomas is a white American who believes in equal rights for all races. However, whenever he encounters a black American, he becomes nervous and behaves in an unfriendly manner.

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