A homeless shelter in Illinois held a "sleep out," a protest to alert members of the general public to the dangers of letting funding for homeless shelters drop, forcing shelters to turn away people in need. The organizers of the rally saw their work as particularly important because they suspected that most residents didn't realize just how many poor people existed in their community, a result of what sociologists would call:

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The organizers of the rally were trying to raise awareness about the "invisibility of poverty," which refers to the fact that many people may not realize just how many poor or homeless individuals exist in their community. This is a sociological concept that highlights the ways in which poverty can be hidden or overlooked, even in plain sight. Option A refers to a different concept related to the ways in which social categories can be problematic and limit opportunities for individuals, while options C, D, and E do not accurately describe the situation described in the question.

A Homeless Shelter in Illinois Held a "Sleep Out," a Protest