Question

Which theory argues that African Americans were confined to lower socioeconomic positions, denied access to power, prevented from intermarriage, and segregated in their own living space?

Answer 1

Caste Theories

Step-by-step explanation:

Caste is a form of social stratification among the people that lead to discrimination in the society based on their origins, color and several other factors. Caste theories cover a number of reason, including these, which explain the origin and spread of this behavior.

Caste theories include;

1. Racial theory
2. Political theory
3. Occupational theory
4. Traditional theory
5. Guild theory
6. Religious theory
7. Evolutionary theory

Due to these factors, African Americans were treated in a very discriminatory and derogatory manner.

Answer 2

caste theories.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the caste theories, African Americans were comprised of a different caste, which was established by white Americans for their own social, political and economic advantages. These theories were used to justify black-white relationships-why blacks were relegated to lower socioeconomic roles, denied access to power, prohibited intermarriage, and separated into their own living spaces.