The Concept of "Underclass" in Its Common Usage Assumes That

question 9

Multiple Choice

The concept of "underclass" in its common usage assumes that

• A) family patterns among the poor are adaptations to material conditions they experience.
• B) poor people are locked into poverty because of their maladaptive culture.
• C) lower-class people have similar attitudes to the middle class, but limited opportunity structures.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Egalitarian

The principle or belief in human equality, especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all.

Full-time Positions

Employment situations where individuals are engaged to work the full number of hours defined as standard, typically around 35 to 40 hours per week.

Transsexual

An individual who identifies with a gender different from the one assigned at birth and who may seek to undergo medical procedures to align their physical appearance with their gender identity.

Gender Segregation

The physical, legal, and cultural separation of people according to their biological sex, which can extend to various sectors like employment and education.