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Status groups often refer to social categories that are distinguished by shared characteristics, behaviors, or identities, which can lead to social hierarchies and varying levels of societal acceptance or discrimination. Which of the following is evidence suggesting that homosexual people are a status group? 

The “lavender scare” refers to a historical period in the mid-20th century when the U.S. government undertook extensive measures to eliminate perceived threats to national security, particularly focusing on individuals identified as gay. This campaign was marked by widespread paranoia about the presence of gay individuals in government positions and the belief that their sexual orientation made them susceptible to blackmail and subversion. Given this context, which of the following best describes the primary objective of the lavender scare?

According to Du Bois, racism is inevitable as it is human nature. 

Intersectional theorists argue that traditional labor market theories are limited because: 

Federal laws explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. 

Which best describes neighborhood effects? 

Which of the following best defines intersectionality? 

Which statement best represents what happens to an individual’s income after the birth of a child?

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to health informatics?

Patents are a trade-off between limited exclusivity and public disclosure.