In a sociology class discussing racism, Vincent asserts that the Canadian government is racist, given the ways by which it has exploited and unfairly treated the Indigenous peoples in Canada. What type of explanation is Vincent giving?

A) Marxist
B) functionalist
C) interactionist
D) normative

Canadian Government

The federal administrative framework of Canada, characterized by a parliamentary system where the prime minister is the head of government.

Indigenous Peoples

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, having distinct cultural traditions and historical ties to the land before colonization or formation of modern states.

Marxist

Pertaining to the theories and principles of Karl Marx, emphasizing the role of class struggle in societal change and advocating for a society where the means of production are communally owned.