“Institutional racism” refers to __________

A) social processes that, intentionally or not, protect the advantages of the dominant group while maintaining the unequal position of the subordinate groups
B) overt acts of hostility by individuals intended to harm members of other racial and ethnic groups
C) differences in institutional benefits due to expanded opportunities for more qualified individuals
D) the belief that racial groups have innate intellectual differences


Answer: A

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