The text suggests that the disparities in educational attainment between white and minority students are likely due to at least seven reasons affecting many minority persons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

A. an increase in cultural capital
B. inferior schools
C. single obligations
D. over-involved parents


Answer: B

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