Which of the Following Is Best Described as Institutional Racism

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is best described as institutional racism?

• A) Airport security procedures that specify people who appear to be Middle Eastern should be scrutinized more closely than others
• B) A waiter refusing to serve a Black man who sits in his section
• C) Dr. Jones, a professor, claiming she doesn't even notice the color of her students' skin
• D) A landlord who will never rent to anyone who has dark skin

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Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services, often used to allocate labor costs to products.

Overhead

All indirect costs of running a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Direct Labor

The wages and benefits paid to employees who directly manufacture or produce the products of a company.

Labor Costs

The total expenses that a company incurs due to the employment of staff, including wages, benefits, and taxes.