The Jim Crow laws are best explained by... O the social categorization theory whereby people categorize themselves and others based on surface level demographics. the modern racism theory because while people have deep seated prejudices, they understand that it is not sociably acceptable to behave in such ways. O the relational demography theory whereby people compare demographic characteristics to see if one is similar or dissimilar to the group for the purpose of knowing how to behave toward the group. O the social dominance theory whereby people strive to maintain their social status and seek to dominate those deemed inferior.