Hate crimes are defined as the use of violence and intimidation to further stigmatize individuals and groups. These offenses most often protect and preserve hegemonic hierarchies associated with race, gender, sexuality, and ______.

A. age
B. employment
C. class
D. marital status


Answer: C

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. W. E. B. DuBois b. Herbert Spencer c. Jane Addams d. Harriet Martineau

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