Which Approach Do White American Parents Generally Take When Discussing

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which approach do White American parents generally take when discussing issues of race and ethnicity with their children?

• A) A colorblind approach that teaches that race does not matter.
• B) A multicultural approach that teaches that cultural differences are good and should be celebrated.
• C) An assimilationist approach that teaches that members of minority groups should adhere to majority group values and norms.
• D) A segregationist approach that teaches that there should be strict separation of racial and ethnic groups.

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