“Cultural deficiency” theories explain racial subordination by positing that __________
A) social opportunities affect groups in different ways
B) cultural groups have lifestyles and value systems that keep them from succeeding
C) God predetermines people’s success in life
D) racial groups differ in intelligence
Answer: B
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