In Bonilla-Silva's triracial stratification system, a racial status hierarchy exists in which this group is at the bottom:
A) whites
B) non-whites
C) white immigrants
D) Asian Americans

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Bonilla-Silva's triracial stratification system posits that white supremacy is maintained through a system of color-blind racism that perpetuates a racial status hierarchy, with non-whites at the bottom. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A (whites) is not at the bottom of the hierarchy, but rather at the top. Option C (white immigrants) may face some degree of discrimination but are still perceived as part of the white category and thus benefit from white privilege. Option D (Asian Americans) have a complex position in the racial hierarchy and are not consistently ranked at the bottom, as their experiences vary by factors such as ethnicity, nationality, and class background.

In Bonilla-Silva's Triracial Stratification System, a Racial Status Hierarchy Exists