Which of the following is an example of reducing a person to a single identity category?

a. helping a blind individual across the street
b. thanking a police officer for helping keep a town safe
c. assuming someone can’t be a productive worker because they are also a parent
d. asking an individual from a foreign country about their time in America


Answer: c. assuming someone can’t be a productive worker because they are also a parent

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