William JWilson Contends That the "Underclass" Exists Primarily Due to

question 116

Multiple Choice

William J.Wilson contends that the "underclass" exists primarily due to

• A) too many low-skill jobs in America's cities.
• B) the concentration of jobs into the middle-wage sector.
• C) the sharp climb in inner-city joblessness due to loss of lower-skill jobs.
• D) the replacement of lower-class homes by manufacturing industries within the inner city.

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