Which of the following is true regarding discrimination ?
Correct answer: B. Discrimination is an action
- A. In order for a person to discriminate he or she must hold prejudicial attitudes
- B. Discrimination is an action
- C. Discrimination is not a form of racism
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Discrimination is unequal treatment or exclusion in behaviour and institutional practice, so it is an action. A person can discriminate without consciously holding prejudiced attitudes, making option a too restrictive.
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