SAGE News Clips: Somali Refugees in the United StatesDescription: The small Maine town of Lewiston has become home to more than 5,000 Somali refugees. Migrating to leave war and civil unrest in Somalia, the refugees seek a new start in the United States. While locals were unsure of the Somalis' arrival--fearing the immigrants would not fit in and require welfare assistance--migrants found employment or started businesses. Watch this video to learn more!Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 244, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Linda is a grocery store cashier in Lewiston, Maine. A family of Somali migrants approach her register. She politely scans
their items and collects the money. After the family leave the store, she remarks to a coworker, "All the Somalis are lazy and on welfare. I don't like them." Linda's treatment of the Somali migrants is an example of ______.
A. individual discrimination
B. migration discrimination
C. stigma
D. prejudice
Answer: D
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