Kimberly is a 22-year-old African American female who has been passed over for a promotion for 5 years at her company. She feels as if her age, race, and sex have prevented her from climbing the executive ladder. This is an example of which concept?

A. hyposectionality
B. hypersectionality
C. horizontal mobility
D. intersectionality


Answer: D

Sociology

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