The police officers of a city receive intelligence reports about possible terrorist attacks on the city. Therefore, as a security measure, the officers check the vehicles of people belonging to minority communities for weapons and explosives. Which of the following best describes the action of the police?
A. social distancing
B. racial profiling
C. institutionalized discrimination
D. color-blind racism
Answer:B
The police officers of a city receive intelligence reports about possible terrorist attacks on the city. Therefore, as a security measure, the officers check the vehicles of people belonging to minority communities for weapons and explosives. Which of the following best describes the action of the police?
A. social distancing B. racial profiling C. institutionalized discrimination D. color-blind racism