The assertion that an individual's or group's objective position in the socio-economic hierarchy determines racial discourses and attitudes draws on which theory?
A) Cultural theory
B) Functionalist theory
C) Interest-based theory
D) Economic theory

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Interest-based theory posits that individuals' or groups' positions in the socio-economic hierarchy influence their interests, which in turn shape their attitudes and discourses on race. This theory suggests that economic and social interests derived from one's position in the socio-economic structure are key determinants of racial attitudes and discourses.

The Assertion That an Individual's or Group's Objective Position in the Socio-Economic