According to the Civil Rights Act 1991, Once the Plaintiff

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to the Civil Rights Act 1991, once the plaintiff has made a prima facie disparate impact case, the _____.

• A)defendant is punished for engaging in discrimination
• B)plaintiff is asked to present witnesses for his case
• C)defendant is asked to pay punitive damages
• D)burden of proof shifts to the defendant
• E)defendant is freed from conviction on discrimination

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Definitions:

Transmitting Culture

The process of passing cultural beliefs, values, and customs from one generation to another.

Stereotype Threat

Refers to the harmful impact of negative stereotypes on the school performance of disadvantaged groups.

Negative Impact

An adverse effect or harm that is caused by an action, event, or situation.

Disadvantaged Groups

Communities or populations that experience social, economic, or political barriers due to various factors, leading to inequality and limited opportunities.