The organizational logic that highlights the unspoken but pervasive norm that also requires African Americans to prove to potential employers that they do not conform to racial stereotypes by adopting a "middle-class" persona is often referred to as
A) "essentialism."
B) "stack ranking."
C) authenticity.
D) "whiteness."

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This concept is referred to as "whiteness," which in this context, is the unspoken norm or standard that African Americans feel they must conform to, particularly in professional settings, to counteract racial stereotypes. This involves adopting behaviors, speech patterns, or appearances that are traditionally associated with white, middle-class norms.

The Organizational Logic That Highlights the Unspoken but Pervasive Norm