A football coach dislikes African Americans but still hires black players because he thinks they will enhance the team's ability to win. According to sociologist Robert Merton's typology of prejudice and discrimination, this coach is a(n) _______________.

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The coach still hires black players despite his personal prejudices, making him a prejudiced nondiscriminator according to Merton's typology. He is prejudiced in his attitudes towards African Americans but does not discriminate against them when making hiring decisions.

A Football Coach Dislikes African Americans but Still Hires Black