The Resource Hypothesis Argues That When Members of the Dominant

question 12

Multiple Choice

The resource hypothesis argues that when members of the dominant group want to protect their material interests they develop:

• A) rationalizations about those at the bottom which justify discrimination.
• B) means for sheltering their wealth, such as banks and savings & loans.
• C) means for protecting their children such as private schools.
• D) additional resources.
• E) ways to share resources with the less fortunate, such as charities.

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