Demographic factors, or social characteristics of populations, in particular those of race, age, and gender, are BEST represented by which of the following issues?
A. elevated attitudes toward immigrants in times of crises
B. considerations of allegiance toward family over government within a society
C. the fact that in 2015, women working full-time received 81 cents for every dollar earned by male workers
D. males, on average, are larger and have more muscle mass than females
Answer: C
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