Many immigrants arriving in the United States end up with “Americanized” names. How do the reasons for this practice help to illustrate inequality?
A) Only the wealthy have the privilege of changing key aspects of identity such as names.
B) Immigrants understand that names that do not “sound American” can be an obstacle to success.
C) Migrants from very powerful countries are able to blend in and render their privilege invisible.
D) Taking on the name of a famous and powerful person is thought to grant greater success.
Answer: B
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