According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding prejudice towards Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

• A) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has increased dramatically since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.
• B) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has actually decreased since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.
• C) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States is about the same as before the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.
• D) The U.S. government has banned research on the topic of prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

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