In some urban neighborhoods, buying food staples requires a lengthy journey to another (more white) part of the city. "Food deserts" are a significant problem for people whose resources are limited. Based on the text, a food desert is a possible marker of

a) pluralism.

b) racialization.

c) segregation.

d) apartheid.

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Kristian Hunter

17 May, 03:54

In some urban neighborhoods, buying food staples requires a lengthy journey to another (more white) part of the city. "Food deserts" are a significant problem for people whose resources are limited. Based on the text, a food desert is a possible marker of

a) pluralism.

b) racialization.

c) segregation.

d) apartheid.

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Gustavo Kent · Answer 1

c) Segregation.

Explanation:

Segregation: It represents the various practices lead by society to separate different groups of people, for example, based on religion, ethnicity, or race. The term segregation is used by the sociologist to explain unequal rights or inequality faced by people in various ways, such as freedom to speech, especially by those who belong to the minority group.

The process of segregation divides different groups from each other, whether through social pressure or law.

Types:

1. Socioeconomic segregation.

2. Racial segregation.

3. Gender based segregation.