Legal challenges brought by marginalized groups in the 21st century led most directly to which outcome?
A. The creation of the first affirmative action programs
B. The establishment of the "separate but equal doctrine
C. The elimination of laws banning same-sex marriage
D. The extension of equal protection of the laws to African Americans

During part of the 21st century, groups formed by h0m0sexuals were looking for guarantees of rights, which included the permission for marriage between people of the same gender, which was prohibited for many years. This was one of the biggest challenges of this social group and it was conquered after many struggles.

Based on this, we can state that option C is the correct answer.

Marginalized groups are groups of people who have a characteristic, in common, that is not admired by society and deviates from the pattern of behavior expected by most citizens. Among these groups, we can mention:

These groups often experience social limitations and have their rights denied. For this reason, it is common for members of these groups to become activists and fight to bring about improvements for socially marginalized people.

You can find more information about marginalized groups at the link below:

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