A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to an African American woman based on race, even though there are vacancies. This action is an example of _________.

A. segregation
B. pluralism
C. discrimination
D. prejudice


Answer: C

Sociology

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a) an expression of sexual desire. b) an expression of power. c) a crime of opportunity. d) deviant.

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Durkheim believed that the limits of social behavior __________

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