During the post-civil war era in the united states, government institutions promoted a policy whereby only those who owned land or were literate could vote, thereby negating the chances for newly freed slaves to vote and continuing their plight. to which theory or approach to the development of prejudice does this explanation relate.

Structural approach

Explanation:

Assumption, preconceived opinion or judgment that are not based on actual knowledge or facts is called prejudice. The structural approach of prejudice refers to the division of society between social groups that includes elite and non-elite group of people. Elite taking the top place at the structure dominates the non-elite groups in society. The power difference among different social groups creates a hatred and negative view of others.

richard nixon led the investigation that resulted in alger hiss being convicted of prejury.