A Man Speaking About His Hiring Practices Explains That He

question 39

Multiple Choice

A man speaking about his hiring practices explains that he doesn't hire people from visible minorities because his clients prefer working with Caucasians.He goes on to say: "I'm not racist.I'm a business man meeting my client's needs." Which statement best explains why this is an example of new racism?

• A) The speaker believes his view is not racist.
• B) The speaker believes his view is practical.
• C) The speaker believes his view is following provincial law.
• D) The speaker believes his view is in the best interest of his business.

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Definitions:

Austrian Empire

A Central European multinational great power from 1804 to 1867, formed by the proclamation of the Habsburg emperor Francis II.

Enlightenment

An intellectual and philosophical movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional doctrines.

Papacy

The office and jurisdiction of the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, recognized as the spiritual authority over Catholics worldwide.

Western Europe

A region comprising the western part of Europe, known for its advanced economies, democracies, and rich cultural history.