In many countries, members of the dominant ethnic or racial group tend to favor other members of their own group, give them the benefit of any doubt, and take what they say more seriously. Minorities are often discounted as less important or even hostile for insisting on being treated fairly. In the United States, what do we call this discrepancy between the experiences of the dominant and the minority groups?

a. segregation

b. white privilege

c. resisting racism

d. racialization

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Angeline Smith

25 May, 08:22

In many countries, members of the dominant ethnic or racial group tend to favor other members of their own group, give them the benefit of any doubt, and take what they say more seriously. Minorities are often discounted as less important or even hostile for insisting on being treated fairly. In the United States, what do we call this discrepancy between the experiences of the dominant and the minority groups?

a. segregation

b. white privilege

c. resisting racism

d. racialization

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Allan · Answer 1

A. segregation

Explanation:

Segregation means leaving or not considering a social group that is different as not valid. This often happens with high class members looking down to other people that are not as wealthy.