Marcus is an African Canadian and Tom is a European Canadian. Who will experience more distress when he loses his job?

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Both Marcus and Tom are likely to experience a great deal of stress. While racism and discrimination may amplify the stress that Marcus feels, losing a job is a significant life event that can cause stress for anyone regardless of race or ethnicity. Therefore, it is difficult to determine who will experience more distress.

Marcus Is an African Canadian and Tom Is a European