While Two-Thirds of Burakumin Report That They Had Not Encountered

question 47

Multiple Choice

While two-thirds of burakumin report that they had not encountered discrimination, what evidence suggests that inequality persists?

• A) Most burakumin live in segregated communities with high unemployment.
• B) Burakumin are only allowed to marry within their group.
• C) Education levels are particularly low among the burakumin.
• D) Subtle messages in the media depict burakumin as undesirable

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Definitions:

Subculture

A subgroup within a broader society that holds different beliefs or interests from the main cultural body.

Distinctive Dress

The specific style of clothing that identifies individuals as members of a particular group, culture, or profession.

Teenagers

Individuals typically between the ages of 13 and 19, characterized by developmental changes spanning puberty to adulthood.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of individuals or groups in society based on their access to resources and social status.