Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Perceptions of Racism

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes perceptions of racism among African Americans and whites?

• A) African Americans are more likely than whites to believe that racism is very common in the United States today.
• B) Whites are more likely than African Americans to believe that racism is very common in the United States today.
• C) Large majorities of both African Americans and whites believe there is no racism in the United States today.
• D) Large majorities of both African Americans and whites believe racism is very common in the United States today.
• E) Large majorities of both African Americans and whites have no opinion on whether racism is common in the United States today.

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