According to Sociologist Herbert Gans, Poverty Is Functional Because

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to sociologist Herbert Gans, poverty is functional because:

• A) the poor rely on food banks, soup kitchens, and clothing thrift stores to survive.
• B) the poor absorb the costs of societal change and community growth.
• C) the poor are relatively isolated from the rest of the population.
• D) the poor are chronically unemployed or drift in and out of jobs.
• E) the poor are less healthy than those at higher SES levels.

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Definitions:

Inherent Irrationality

The concept that irrationality is an intrinsic, unavoidable part of human nature or behavior, often impacting decision-making processes.

Crowd Behaviour

The patterns or ways in which individuals act or respond collectively in a large group, influenced by group dynamics and social identity.

Social Movements

Collective endeavors aimed at promoting or resisting changes in society, often organized by grassroots groups or networks.

Frame Alignment

A process by which social movements attract and motivate participation by aligning their activities and ideologies with those of potential members.