________ is a system of culturally sanctioned beliefs, which, regardless of intentions involved, ...

________ is a system of culturally sanctioned beliefs, which, regardless of intentions involved, defend the advantages that Whites have because of the subordinated position of various minorities.
 
  A. Racism
  B. Sexism
  C. Androcentrism
  D. Misogyny

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Which of the following statements is true of health disparities that persist in the United States?
 
  A. Whites have higher mortality rates than Blacks for the majority of the fifteen leading causes of death.
  B. Women have higher rates of nonfatal acute conditions than men.
  C. Men enjoy longer lifespans than women.
  D. Men have a higher incidence of chronic conditions than women.