At one time, many Puerto Ricans were effectively barred from serving in the Chicago Police Department because they failed to meet the height requirement.This was an example of
A. prejudice.
B. scapegoating.
C. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
D. institutional discrimination.
Answer: D
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