What Is the Third Component of Myrdal's Vicious Cycle

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is the third component of Myrdal's vicious cycle?

• A) The perception of inferiority establishes competition.
• B) Prejudice becomes part of the nation's cultural heritage.
• C) The marginalized status of the minority group is used to validate prejudice.
• D) The dominant group creates ways of thinking that justify the racial hierarchy.
• E) The dominant group forces the minority group into an inferior position.

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