What Is the Ethnic Paradox

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the ethnic paradox?

• A) the portrayal of the problems of ethnic minorities as their fault rather than recognizing society's responsibilities
• B) the maintenance of one's ethnic ties in a way that can assist with one's assimilation in larger society
• C) the belief that one's own culture is not as good as the dominant culture in society
• D) the actions that cause better qualified Whites to be passed over for ethnic minority men

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