Which of the following illustrates institutional discrimination?
A. A city adopts an aggressive minority-hiring program for 3 years, but in the 4th year, the city fires all employees hired during the last three years.
B. A mental institution in New York will not allow residents of Connecticut or Massachusetts to receive services in the facility.
C. A country club has a rule specifying that no Italians or Jews may be members.
D. A manager for a men's athletic club refuses to hire women to work as attendants because they will need to go into the men's locker room.
Answer: A
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