José has been working hard for the past ten years,but most of the wealth he has is the result of inherited properties.Erin has also been working hard for the past ten years,but since she is paid the federal minimum wage and also supports her elderly mother,Erin is below the federal poverty line.José and Erin demonstrate
A) the just-world hypothesis.
B) the wealth gap.
C) hegemony.
D) meritocracy.

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José and Erin exemplify the wealth gap, which refers to the unequal distribution of financial resources in a society. While José inherited a considerable amount of wealth, Erin struggles to make ends meet despite working hard for the past ten years. The other options are not suitable since the just-world hypothesis assumes that individuals get what they deserve, hegemony refers to dominance or control, and meritocracy assumes that individuals achieve success based on merit alone.

José Has Been Working Hard for the Past Ten Years,but