Question

question 6
what is the third component of myrdal’s vicious cycle?
a. the perception of inferiority establishes competition.
b. the marginalized status of the minority group is used to validate prejudice.
c. the dominant group creates ways of thinking that justify the racial hierarchy.
d. the dominant group forces the minority group into an inferior position.
e. prejudice becomes part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

Explanation:

Myrdal's vicious cycle (related to racial inequality) has components. The steps of the cycle generally are: 1. Dominant group forces minority into inferior position (D would be an earlier step). 2. Dominant group creates justifications (C is not third). 3. The marginalized status of minority is used to validate prejudice (B). Let's recall: The cycle starts with subjugation, then dominant group creates ideologies to justify, then the minority's marginalized state is used to "prove" the prejudice was right. So the third component is B.

Answer:

B. The marginalized status of the minority group is used to validate prejudice.