Despite demographic shifts, how can you tell that whites are still the dominant group in California?
A) They discriminate against other racial and ethnic groups.
B) They remain dominant in terms of power, resources, and representation in social institutions.
C) They are overrepresented in prisons.
D) They are overrepresented as victims of violent crimes.
E) Affirmative action policies are still in place.

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Despite demographic shifts, whites still hold the majority of positions of power and influence in California, including government, media, and business. They also have greater access to resources and better representation in social institutions, indicating their continued dominance. Discrimination, overrepresentation in prisons, and victimization rates do not necessarily reflect dominant group status. Affirmative action policies do not necessarily indicate dominance, as they are designed to promote diversity and equity for historically marginalized groups.

Despite Demographic Shifts, How Can You Tell That Whites Are