Mawenzi has sent out hundreds of résumés but has gotten very few replies, even though he graduated with honors from a top-tier school and has experience and excellent references. If Mawenzi suspected intentional discrimination, what statement would support his suspicion?

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Studies have shown that job applicants with certain ethnic-sounding names have a lower chance of being called for an interview as compared to those with non-ethnic names. This is a form of discrimination known as name-based discrimination. As Mawenzi may have a stereotypically "black name," he may be experiencing this form of discrimination.

Mawenzi Has Sent Out Hundreds of Résumés but Has Gotten