Question

Which of these is the MOST accurate example of de jure discrimination A) restaurants that serve ethnic food B) places of worship for "blacks only" C) being harassed based on one's gender D) public schools designated for "whites only"

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) public schools designated for "whites only."

The option that is an example of de jure discrimination is, public schools designated for "whites only."

De jure segregation was a form of segregation for African Americans in the United States. This was race discrimination enforced by the law. Government laws in the Southern States allowed discrimination for black peole. For instance, laws that ordered public education, public schools only to be attended by white students. That is an example of de jure discrimination, a legal separation of groups based on race.