Pedro, a legal immigrant from Mexico, and George, a white male whose family has been in America for several generations, have each applied for a car loan at the local bank. Pedro's loan was turned down while George was granted a loan
In comparing their credit history, both men had good credit, and their debts and income were comparable. This is an example of ________ against Pedro.
A) individual prejudice
B) institutional prejudice
C) individual discrimination
D) institutional discrimination
D
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Victim blamers contend that characteristics of criminals account for the high rate of recidivism
a. true b. false
Discrimination in the lending institutions includes all of the following EXCEPT
a. Denying loans on the basis of the applicant's race or the racial composition of the neighborhood b. Decisions by lenders about where to place their offices c. Racial differencing in coaching customers on how to get a loan and other information d. Denying loans based on the person's credit history or income
Which of the following is generally considered to be a victimless crime?
a. burglary b. illegal entry and trespass c. gambling d. larceny-theft
Substantial differences in the construction of gender may exist in all of the following except
A. across social classes. B. between subcultures within a single society. C. among different racial and ethnic groups. D. within a single individual.