While Most Whites Accept the Idea That Racism Is Just

question 294

Multiple Choice

While most Whites accept the idea that racism is just a part of the past, empirical evidence shows that this is not true. Which of the following is cited as an example of the persistence of racism in American society?

• A) the low levels of inter-racial marriages that still exist in the United States.
• B) media images that continue to portray certain racial and ethnic groups as "criminal" or "welfare cheats."
• C) the low levels of educational attainment, particularly for Blacks, in American society.
• D) the over-representation of certain racial and ethnic groups in athletic endeavors.

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Definitions:

Social Class

A division of society based on social and economic status, affecting individuals' opportunities, behavior, and lifestyle.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, often determining access to resources and opportunities.

Hierarchy

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals, families, or groups through a system of social hierarchy or stratification.