Mason does not consider himself a prejudiced person.However,when his friends joined a country club that excludes racial minorities,Mason joined also.According to Merton,Mason is a/n
A) "active bigot."
B) "timid bigot."
C) "fair-weather liberal."
D) "all-weather liberal."
E) "passive bigot."

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Mason's actions suggest he does not hold prejudiced beliefs but conforms to discriminatory practices due to social pressure, fitting the "fair-weather liberal" category.

Mason Does Not Consider Himself a Prejudiced Person