In the context of sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following perspectives argues that people learn attitudes toward dominant and minority groups through labeling and selective perception?
A) Functionalist perspectives
B) Conflict perspectives
C) Feminist perspectives
D) Symbolic interactionist perspectives
E) Radical perspectives

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The symbolic interactionist perspectives argue that people learn attitudes toward dominant and minority groups through processes such as labeling and selective perception. This approach focuses on the micro-level interactions between individuals and how these interactions contribute to the larger patterns of society, including the perpetuation of racial and ethnic inequalities.

In the Context of Sociological Explanations of Racial-Ethnic Inequality, Which