In the U.S., when times are hard economically and jobs are scarce, realistic conflict theory would predict that __________.

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Realistic conflict theory suggests that when resources become scarce, groups that are perceived as threatening to the majority will be the targets of prejudice and discrimination as competition for resources intensifies. Thus, in the U.S. during times of economic hardship and job scarcity, there is likely to be an increase in prejudice against minorities.

In the US, When Times Are Hard Economically and Jobs Are Scarce