SAGE News Clips: The Confederate Flag as a SymbolDescription: Bipartisan support for changing the state flag in Mississippi echoes the controversy in other Southern states, where initiatives have reexamined the use of Confederate imagery. Seen by detractors as a symbol of aggression and hate against African Americans, some White Southerners insist the confederate symbols such as the flag represent an important piece of Southern history.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 255, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:While symbols of the confederacy remain a contentious issue, which of the following is not true about the status of Whites overall in the
United States?
A. Whites, on the whole, are born wealthier.
B. Whites, on the whole, have more social capital.
C. Whites, on the whole, encounter fewer barriers to mobility than other racial and ethnic groups.
D. Whites, on the whole, face more stigma.
Answer: D
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