Statistics have recently shown that some visible minority students are much more likely not to complete high school when compared to other groups. Some Canadians have suggested that the differences in academic achievement are a result of a lack of motivation to succeed. Which of the following discourses associated with democratic racism BEST DESCRIBES this type of argument?

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This argument suggests that the responsibility for academic failure lies with the minority students themselves, rather than considering systemic factors, which aligns with the discourse of blaming the victim.

Statistics Have Recently Shown That Some Visible Minority Students Are