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White in the US

Question 8 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How are American Jewish people of European descent (Ashkenazi Jews) often classified in the US racial and ethnic landscape?

Answer
A
as White due to their European origins, but their experiences as a religious and ethnic minority have been distinct
B
as a distinct racial group with a unique history separate from other European descendants
C
as a separate ethnic group unrelated to their religious identity or European origins
D
as non-White due to their distinct religious beliefs and historical experiences

Explanation

Ashkenazi Jews are generally classified as White in the U.S. racial landscape because of their European ancestry. That classification does not erase their distinct experiences as a Jewish religious and ethnic minority. Choice A captures both points; Jewish identity alone does not generally place them in a separate non-White racial category.

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