Sikhs, an ethnic group from Northern India, have suffered victimization in the United States as a result of "looking" like Muslims. In reporting these cases, the media focuses most on the "mistaken identity" factor. This pattern illustrates that Islamophobic views may be different than other forms of racial discrimination in the U.S. in that they:
a. receive more politicized media coverage.
b. are more socially accepted.
c. cross racial and ethnic boundaries.
d. are based on physical characteristics.
b
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A. Identifying which populations were affected or at risk. B. Institutional and organizational failures or misconduct that caused or amplified the impact. C. Media coverage and other public representations of the event. D. All of the above. E. A and b, but not c.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Homophobia is:
a. an attitude b. a motivation for behavior c. not a valid term d. a and b
What is the term for the period of time many young people take between high school and college, or during their college career?
a. gap year b. early retirement c. downtime d. living in the liminal zone