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A social worker overhears two administrators discussing the promotion of a fellow colleague. One of the administrators admits that Gary, an African American, had more expertise and educational experience. However, Richard was hired to maintain the large number of white clientele. The social worker knows this hiring decision is and example of:
  1. Prejudice
  2. Discrimination
  3. Racism
  4. Education
Explanation
Answer: C - Racism is the practice of prejudice and discrimination based on classification. Under the NASW Code of Ethics, racism is not to be tolerated and social workers should acknowledge any form of this problem within an institution.
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