Arturo is a documented worker in the US. He was injured while working and went to the hospital for treatment. While he was at the hospital, the doctors and nurses had difficulty communicating with Arturo because he speaks some English but not enough to understand medical terminology. The hospital does not have a translator on staff. This is an example of:

A. racism
B. institutional racism
C. assimilation
D. scapegoating
E. discrimination


Ans: B. institutional racism

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which feminist question explores how inequalities can be combated?

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