When minority members are presented as inferior through legitimate avenues, such as the mass media, then the practice of ________ has occurred.

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Institutional derogation refers to the practice of presenting minority groups as inferior through legitimate avenues such as the mass media. It is a form of discrimination perpetuated by societal institutions which negatively impacts the opportunities and treatment of minority members. Prejudice refers to an individual's biased attitudes or beliefs towards a particular group. Bigotry is a broader concept that encompasses prejudice, but it also refers to actual discriminatory behavior towards a group. Discrimination refers to differential treatment based on a person's membership in a particular group. Though all of these terms may be related to institutional derogation, C is the best answer as it specifically describes the act of presenting minority members as inferior through legitimate channels.

When Minority Members Are Presented as Inferior Through Legitimate Avenues