An experiment by sociologist Devah Pager showed that __________ is least likely to be hired.
A)a white man with no criminal record
B)a white man with a criminal record
C)a black man with no criminal record
D)a black man with a criminal record
E)none of the above; there was no difference among the four groups

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Devah Pager's experiment showed that a black man with a criminal record was least likely to be hired, highlighting the existence of racial discrimination in the hiring process. The results showed that having a criminal record further compounds the discrimination faced by black men in terms of employability.

An Experiment by Sociologist Devah Pager Showed That __________ Is