An advocate for reparations (e.g., compensating African Americans whose ancestors were enslaved) argues, "The legacy of slavery is that African Americans experience higher rates of poverty and unemployment compared to other groups, have lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality rates, receive lower quality health care, and are imprisoned disproportionately compared to other ethnic groups." The arguer is focusing primarily on which stock issue below?

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The arguer is focusing on the significance of the issue by arguing that the legacy of slavery has resulted in significant and negative impacts on the lives of African Americans. The focus is on why reparations are needed based on the magnitude of the problem.

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