A major consequence of the dominant racial ideology is that it has created

• A. It promotes universal equality
• B. It has led to colorblind policies
• C. It has created a deep cultural acceptance of racial segregation and inequalities
• D. It has diminished prejudice

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how a dominant racial ideology shapes cultural norms and institutions so that racial hierarchies become seen as normal. When beliefs about race position some groups as inherently superior or inferior, those views get woven into everyday life—in schools, workplaces, media, and sports—so that unequal treatment and segregated spaces feel natural or acceptable.

That normalization leads to a deep cultural acceptance of racial segregation and the associated inequalities. People come to view segregation and unequal outcomes as just the way things are, not as injustices to challenge. In sports, this shows up as biased opportunities, uneven resource access, and stereotypes that justify keeping different racial groups in separate or unequal roles.

Colorblind policies can be promoted under this ideology, but they often mask the continuing disparities rather than eliminate prejudice or move toward true equality. And the idea that equality is universal or that prejudice is diminished runs counter to how the ideology reinforces hierarchy and difference.

So the best fit is that the ideology has fostered a widespread cultural acceptance of racial segregation and inequalities.