To examine work-related bias, one 2019 study found that Black women were 1.5 times more likely than non-Black women to respond that they have been sent home from work in the past because of their hair. A 2020 study asked participants from different backgrounds to assume the role of a job recruiter and to evaluate Black and white female candidates. Researchers found that Black women with natural hairstyles received lower scores on professionalism and competence and were not recommended as frequently for interviews compared with Black women with straightened hair, and white women with curly or straight hair.

Question

To examine work-related bias, one 2019 study found that Black women were 1.5 times more likely than non-Black women to respond that they have been sent home from work in the past because of their hair. A 2020 study asked participants from different backgrounds to assume the role of a job recruiter and to evaluate Black and white female candidates. Researchers found that Black women with natural hairstyles received lower scores on professionalism and competence and were not recommended as frequently for interviews compared with Black women with straightened hair, and white women with curly or straight hair.

What is the denotation of the word natural as used in the passage?

A)
styled judiciously

B) undyed

C) largely modified

D) unprocessed

Answer 1

D) unprocessed

Answer 2

How does the author support the following central idea of the passage: Hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination?

Responses

A) By citing a study conducted by a university.

B) By presenting two opposing views on the issue.

C) By including a detailed history of racial discrimination.

D) By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.

Answer 3

D) By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.

Answer 4