Laura disapproves of Sofia, a recent immigrant, because she cannot speak English fluently. Laura criticizes Sofia for not adopting the U.S. culture yet. In this case, Laura's attitude toward Sofia reflects a _____ view of racial-ethnic relations.
A. functionalist
B. radical
C. symbolic interactionist
D. fundamentalist
E. capitalist
Answer: A
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