Joe, a White Business Executive, Sits in on a Teleconference

Multiple Choice

Joe, a white business executive, sits in on a teleconference in which Marcus, a black business executive, gives a presentation about computer technology in shipping. Afterwards, Marcus mentions that he is an African American and Joe says, "Funny, you didn't sound black." Based on Omi and Winant's racial formation theory, we can interpret Joe's comment as…

A) Ignorance about Marcus's education.
B) How racial projects can shape everyday interactions .
C) An individually racist and stereotypical act.
D) Disrespectful and Joe should be fired for racial prejudice.
E) How racialization does not apply in everyday life.