Herbert Gans (1971)maintained That Poverty and Inequality Have Many Functions

question 79

Multiple Choice

Herbert Gans (1971) maintained that poverty and inequality have many functions.Which of the following is NOT a function of poverty,according to Gans?

• A)The poor ensure that society's dirty work gets done.
• B)The poor help to subsidize the middle and upper classes by working for low wages.
• C)The poor buy goods and services that would otherwise be rejected.
• D)The poor are more likely to lobby for urban renewal and community growth.

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Definitions:

Cotyledons

Seed leaves in plants that emerge during germination and are the first leaves to appear.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems that grow from the base of a plant, facilitating asexual reproduction by producing new plants at their tips.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are vital for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body's tissues.

Parenchyma

A type of unspecialized plant tissue consisting of large, thin-walled cells for various functions, such as photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.