Which of the following statements defines institutional discrimination?
A. It is the stereotyping of people who work in public or private institutions.
B. It is the belief that individuals or groups should be denied equal rights and opportunities.
C. It is the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals or groups that results from the normal operations of society.
D. It is the establishment of laws that intentionally deny opportunities and equal rights to members of minority groups.
Answer: C
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