 Example of the overlap
- White Women: they are white so they do not face racial discrimination (white skin is seen as the highest-status group regarding race) but their identity as women can cause them to be in the low-status group in regards to gender and sex discrimination. 


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It is important to note that as there are many characteristics that are considered negative and produce a disadvantage that many individuals can fall into both sides depending on the issues. 

Separation Into Low- and High-status groups in collective action

Van Zomeren, M. and Iyer, A. (2009), Introduction to the Social and Psychological Dynamics of Collective Action. Journal of Social Issues, 65: 645-660. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2009.01618.x

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