Newspapers the gang problem, in that stories about gangs frequently include references to racial or ethnic groups.
A) stigmatize
B) factualize
C) normalize
D) racialize
E) deviantize

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The term "racialize" means to assign a particular racial identity to something or someone, which is exactly what is happening when newspapers refer to gangs in a way that connects them with specific racial or ethnic groups. This can contribute to harmful stereotypes and perpetuate discrimination against those groups.

Newspapers the Gang Problem, in That Stories About Gangs Frequently