Which most accurately describes DuBois's concept of the psychological wage?
A)how certain minority groups act as a buffer when they are elevated in status
B)physical and psychic separation between the dominant/majority group and subordinate/minority groups
C)White capitalists make White workers feel superior to non-Whites to mask the reality that they do not earn much more than the non-White workers
D)cultural adaptation of minorities

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DuBois's concept of the psychological wage refers to the non-economic benefits that White, working-class Americans derive from racial discrimination. He argues that White, wealthy capitalists use racial prejudices and stereotypes to make White workers feel superior to non-White workers, allowing them to accept lower wages and oppressive working conditions, in exchange for the psychological benefit of being able to look down on non-Whites. This creates a false sense of solidarity between White workers and capitalists, while masking the reality that both groups exploit non-White workers.

Which Most Accurately Describes DuBois's Concept of the Psychological Wage