"Acting white" is a term used to:
A) Encourage black students to have the same achievement values as white students
B) Describe the economic success of black rappers
C) Denigrate black students who work hard in school
D) Underscore that white people are colored white

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The term "acting white" has been used pejoratively to criticize black students who engage in behaviors or adopt attitudes associated with academic success, suggesting that these are characteristic of white people and not authentic to black identity. This can create a social pressure against academic achievement within some black communities.

"Acting White" Is a Term Used To