Which of the Following Statements Is True of De Facto

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of de facto segregation? 

• A) It results from the political, social, and economic inequality of rights between men and women. 
• B) It is based on intellectual differences in people. 
• C) It occurs because of social and economic conditions and residential patterns. 
• D) It is a form of discrimination between Asian Americans and African Americans. 
• E) It is the deliberate intent of the government and is established by law.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Your behavior, or what you do (or intend to do, or are inclined to do) as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Prejudicial Attitude

A preconceived opinion or judgment that is not based on reason or actual experience, often negative in nature.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may be based on certain traits, without acknowledging individual differences.

Hiring

The process of finding, recruiting, and selecting qualified candidates for a job within an organization.