Thomas, an American citizen, moved from a big city to the suburbs because his job required him to do so.When he approached the authorities of a nearby public school to enroll his daughter, he noticed that most of the children studying in the school were white and belonged to middle-class families.There were barely any children from other ethnicities.Which of the following terms describes this situation?
A)Race to the Top
B)de facto segregation
C)reapportionment
D)privatization
E)gerrymandering

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The situation described in the scenario is an example of de facto segregation, which refers to segregation that occurs naturally or from societal factors rather than from explicit laws or policies. In this case, the school is not explicitly discriminating against students of different races or classes, but the demographic makeup of the student body reflects patterns of residential segregation and economic inequality in the surrounding area.

Thomas, an American Citizen, Moved from a Big City to the Suburbs