In 2016, 93% of Members in the Oscars Academy Were

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 2016, 93% of members in the Oscars Academy were white. Why has it been so difficult to increase diversity in the membership of this group?

• A) New members must be sponsored, and most people only have friends that look like them.
• B) It has only been recently that more minorities have become directors and been cast in leading roles.
• C) Minority screenwriters, actors, and directors have long boycotted the Oscars, so few want to be involved.
• D) Few minorities are earn enough money to be in the upper class, which is a requirement of Academy membership.

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Definitions:

Premolar

A type of tooth located between the canine teeth and molars in the mouth, used for crushing and grinding food.

Incisor

A front tooth specialized in cutting food, found in both the upper and lower jaws of mammals.

Molar

A tooth adapted for grinding, located in the posterior part of the mouth in both the upper and lower jawbones.

Muscularis

A layer of muscle found in various parts of the digestive system, responsible for segmental contractions and peristaltic movement.