Which of the following reflects a contradiction in Western imperialism in the nineteenth century?
a. The role of scientific racism in the classification of colonial population
b. The masculinization of colonial rulers and the feminization of colonial subjects
c. The identification of certain segments of colonial society as "martial races"
d. European reluctance to encourage modernization in their colonies
Answer: d. European reluctance to encourage modernization in their colonies
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