Sociologist Devah Pager conducted an audit study to document the process of landing a job interview. The study featured pairs of applicants equally qualified except for the status of race and criminal history. What were the findings of this groundbreaking research?
A) Black applicants without a criminal record were called the most due to affirmative action policies.
B) Black applicants without a criminal record were called back at higher rates than White applicants with a criminal record.
C) Whites with a criminal record were least likely to be called back.
D) Whites with a criminal record were more likely to be called back than Black applicants without a criminal record.

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Devah Pager's study found that White applicants with a criminal record were still more likely to receive a callback for a job interview than Black applicants without a criminal record, highlighting significant racial discrimination in the job market.

Sociologist Devah Pager Conducted an Audit Study to Document the Process