During the Vietnam War,American Soldiers Massacred 504 Unarmed Civilians in a Village

question 44

Multiple Choice

During the Vietnam War,American soldiers massacred 504 unarmed civilians in a village called My Lai.What dynamic explains the cause of this calamity?

• A) norms of solidarity
• B) boot camp effect
• C) kill or be killed instinct
• D) innovative cruelty

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Definitions:

Domination

Domination is the exercise of control or influence over someone or something, often in a way that limits freedom and autonomy.

Culture

The shared values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.

Split Labor Market Theory

A theory that explains racial and ethnic conflict in the labor market as a result of divisions among workers based on differences in price of their labor.

Racist Attitudes

Prejudices or discriminatory beliefs based on the concept of race, where individuals or groups are treated differently based on perceived racial differences.