Mrs. Clancey, a white woman, observes the growing political influence of African Americans and Latinos and declares, "I want my country back." This illustrates:
a. Mrs. Clancey's perceived threat to her group position.
b. a case of statistical discrimination on the part of Mrs. Clancey.
c. that Mrs. Clancey is, in Merton's terms, an active bigot.
d. an aggressive response by Mrs. Clancey to her frustration.
a
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