An academically outstanding First Nations boy is teased by his reserve chums,who call him an apple: red on the outside,but white on the inside.Embarrassed about not fitting in,this young man's grades soon fall.Which theoretical perspective best predicts this kind of behaviour?
A) split ethnicity theory
B) culture of poverty thesis
C) frustration-aggression thesis
D) new racism theory

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The culture of poverty thesis argues that individuals who live in poverty, particularly in minority communities, develop a culture and a set of learned behaviours that perpetuate poverty, such as a lack of motivation and aspiration. In this scenario, the academically outstanding First Nations boy is teased by his peers for not fitting in, causing him to feel embarrassed and isolated, which may lead to a feeling of hopelessness and a lack of motivation to continue to succeed academically.

An Academically Outstanding First Nations Boy Is Teased by His