Which of the following factors make possible institutionalized discrimination in society?
A) individual discriminatory acts that are sanctioned by cultural values, beliefs, or norms
B) social structures that operate on a discriminatory basis
C) patterns of discrimination that are pervasive and persistent
D) all of the above

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All of the options listed contribute to the possibility of institutionalized discrimination in society. Individual acts of discrimination can become institutionalized when they are supported by cultural norms and values (A), social structures themselves can operate in a discriminatory manner (B), and when patterns of discrimination are widespread and persistent, they contribute to the institutionalization of discrimination (C).

Which of the Following Factors Make Possible Institutionalized Discrimination in Society