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Question 3 of 10Agnes is an American Indian. Her American Indian friends keep telling her that she is "acting white" when she makes good grades. Why is saying "acting white" harmful?A.It results in students of color being expelled from school.B.It discourages students of color from working hard in school.C.It suggests that being white has its privileges.D.All of the above

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Question 3 of 10Agnes is an American Indian. Her American Indian friends keep telling her that she is "acting white" when she makes good grades. Why is saying "acting white" harmful?A.It results in students of color being expelled from school.B.It discourages students of color from working hard in school.C.It suggests that being white has its privileges.D.All of the above

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The phrase "acting white" can be harmful because it discourages students of color from working hard in school. This is because it implies that academic success is a "white" trait, and not something that should be aspired to by students of color. This can create a negative stereotype that can discourage students of color from pursuing academic success. Therefore, the answer is B. It discourages students of color from working hard in school.

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