Gary runs a bank

He is only interested in giving loans to people with an excellent credit history. As a result, he ends up loaning to very few racial minorities. Gary is participating in __________ even if he is not aware of it.

A) institutional discrimination
B) social discrimination
C) institutional prejudice
D) social prejudice


Answer: A

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