Minority Communities Are Disproportionately Affected by Industrial Toxins, Contaminated Air

question 103

True/False

Minority communities are disproportionately affected by industrial toxins, contaminated air and drinking water, and the location of hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities.

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Definitions:

Biological

Relating to living organisms and their processes, often used in the context of genetics, evolution, and the physical aspects of life.

Double-Consciousness

Term coined by W.E.B. Du Bois to describe the internal conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society, particularly African Americans.

Dehumanization

The process of depriving a group or individual of positive human qualities, often to justify inequality or maltreatment.

Dialectical Recognition

Dialectical recognition is the process of understanding entities, ideas, or phenomena through the examination of their inherent contradictions and their resolution, leading to a new synthesis or understanding.