A hiring manager often refuses to hire Blacks and Hispanics because of what he believes to be factual information (supervisor job evaluations) showing evidence that Black and Hispanic workers are rated more poorly compared to Whites. This illustrates
A) benevolent discrimination.
B) aversive racism.
C) statistical discrimination.
D) treatment discrimination.

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This scenario illustrates statistical discrimination, which involves making employment decisions based on group membership rather than individual characteristics. The hiring manager is using statistical evidence (supervisor job evaluations) to justify their discriminatory hiring practices against Black and Hispanic workers. This is not benevolent discrimination, as there is no evidence that the hiring manager believes they are benefiting these groups by not hiring them. It is also not aversive racism, as the hiring manager's discrimination is not due to subconscious biases or discomfort around these groups. Finally, it is not treatment discrimination, as the specific treatment of Black and Hispanic workers (not being hired) is not based on individual characteristics, but rather their group membership.

A Hiring Manager Often Refuses to Hire Blacks and Hispanics