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Black in the US

Question 8 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Which scenario is an example of systemic racism impacting Black people?

Answer
A
a Black individual choosing not to vote in an election
B
a Black student deciding to attend a historically Black university in Alabama rather than her home state university
C
a Black student not doing homework and receiving a low grade as a result
D
a Black entrepreneur facing difficulties securing a loan from multiple banks despite having a strong business plan and good credit

Explanation

Systemic racism involves barriers built into institutions or practices that unfairly affect people because of race. A Black entrepreneur repeatedly being denied loans by multiple banks despite strong qualifications may reflect discriminatory lending practices across institutions. The other scenarios describe individual choices or consequences and do not, by themselves, show systemic discrimination.

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