In a Job Advertisement, XYZ Company Asks Candidates to Submit

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a job advertisement, XYZ Company asks candidates to submit a resumé before July 21.On July 19th, candidate M, who is black, arrives in person at XYZ to hand in her resumé and cover letter.The company representative appears shocked, tells M that the position is filled, and refuses to accept her resumé.The following day, using M's resumé and cover letter, M's white friend arrives in person at XYZ Company, hands in the resumé and cover letter, and is given a date for a job interview for the advertised position.What is this an example of?

• A)racial prejudice
• B)racial discrimination
• C)racial harassment
• D)racial profiling

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