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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