Because modern racists believe discrimination is no longer a factor, they use cultural explanations for the still-subordinate status of African Americans, which maintains inequality. This observation would most likely be made by which social theorist?
A. Myrdal
B. Noel
C. Lenski
D. Blauner
E. Marx
Answer: A
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