Asked by Juana Tapia on Jun 27, 2024
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When boxer Mike Tyson was accused of raping Desiree Washington,a young black woman,many prominent African Americans,eager to quash the "black male rapist" trope,rushed to Tyson's side.This situation is an example of what?
A) inverse racism
B) racial isolationism
C) black protectionism
D) afro-feminism
Black Male Rapist Trope
A harmful stereotype that falsely portrays Black men as inherently criminal and predatory, historically used to justify racial violence and discrimination.
Mike Tyson
A retired professional boxer who was known for his ferocity and intimidating boxing style, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
- Assess the effect of racial stereotypes on how crime is perceived and the actualities surrounding it.
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DZ
Denisse ZhininJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The situation described is an example of black protectionism, where prominent African Americans rushed to defend Tyson because they did not want to perpetuate the harmful stereotype of black men as rapists.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the effect of racial stereotypes on how crime is perceived and the actualities surrounding it.