How have ethnic mythologies affected racial relations in the U.S.?(1 point)

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European and Euro-American ethnic mythology has been used to justify racial discrimination
European and Euro-American ethnic mythology has been used to justify racial discrimination

Racial discrimination based on ethnic mythology became illegal when the U.S. became independent
Racial discrimination based on ethnic mythology became illegal when the U.S. became independent

Ethnic mythology has led to improved race relations in the U.S. during the twentieth century
Ethnic mythology has led to improved race relations in the U.S. during the twentieth century

Discrimination based on ethn

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European and Euro-American ethnic mythology has been used to justify racial discrimination. This response highlights how certain myths and stereotypes rooted in European and Euro-American narratives have perpetuated systems of inequality and racism, affecting the way different racial and ethnic groups are perceived and treated in the United States. These mythologies often portray non-European groups in negative lights, reinforcing prejudices and supporting discriminatory practices.