Which of the following supports the primordialist explanation of prejudice?
A) Humans have a natural affinity/liking for "nonfamily" members.
B) Nepotism is about playing favourites with immediate family members.
C) Prejudice is a way of maintaining the economic status hierarchy.
D) Ethnic prejudice and racism are ways of maintaining in-group solidarity.

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The primordialist explanation of prejudice suggests that ethnic prejudice and racism are rooted in a deep-seated, inherent sense of in-group solidarity. This view proposes that humans have an instinctual preference for individuals who share certain characteristics, such as ethnicity, language, or customs. Thus, the belief that ethnic prejudice helps to maintain in-group solidarity supports the primordialist explanation of prejudice.

Which of the Following Supports the Primordialist Explanation of Prejudice