Unlike its policy toward Cubans, the United States has defined Haitian refugees as "economic refugees" ineligible for asylum. Moreover, the United States has campaigned to keep Haitians out of the United States. According to the textbook, what reason best explains this difference in treatment?
A. Haitians have low levels of human capital, creating concern that they won't be able to support themselves.
B. They speak a language that few others speak.
C. They are black and, as a result, are subject to racism that is a part of U.S. culture and history.
D. All of the above are equally important in explaining these policy differences.
Answer: C
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