Which of the following best describes the difference between racism and prejudice?
A. People in both dominate and minority groups can be prejudiced; however, only people in the dominant group can be racist.
B. People in both dominant and minority groups can be racist; however, only people in the dominant group can be prejudiced.
C. Both people in dominant group and minority groups can be prejudiced and racist.
D. Only people in the dominant group can be prejudiced and racist.
Answer: A
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