At one time, many Puerto Ricans were effectively barred from serving in the Chicago Police Department because they failed to meet the height requirement.This was an example of
A. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
B. institutional discrimination.
C. prejudice.
D. scapegoating.
Answer: B
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