Assumptions and Practices That Promote the Differential and Unequal Treatment

question 55

Multiple Choice

Assumptions and practices that promote the differential and unequal treatment of people because they are different physically, mentally, or behaviorally are called

• A) Classism.
• B) Stereotyping.
• C) Handicapism.
• D) Title IX.

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