Which of the five fallacies or misconceptions about racism best describes this example?
"You read a newspaper article on changing racial attitudes declaring that young adults ages eighteen to twenty-four are the least racist in American history.While you hope this is true,you are worried that the research is using a static definition of 'racism.'"
A)fixed fallacy
B)legalistic fallacy
C)tokenistic fallacy
D)individualistic fallacy

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This example illustrates the fixed fallacy, which assumes that societal progress towards racial equality is predetermined and inevitable. The concern expressed about the static definition of 'racism' suggests that progress may not be as linear or steady as the article suggests.

Which of the Five Fallacies or Misconceptions About Racism Best