A Minority Candidate May Not Have the Same Chances as a White

question 56

True/False

A minority candidate may not have the same chances as a white candidate for a job simply based on an employer's misconceptions about minorities.

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Public Accommodations

Facilities and establishments that provide goods or services to the general public, which are required by law in many jurisdictions to be accessible and non-discriminatory.

Eighth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.