The Statistical Abstract of the United States Provided the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Statistical Abstract of the United States provided the following frequency distribution of the number of people who live below the poverty level by region. What is the percentage of people who live below the poverty level in the West or Midwest?

• A) 35.96%
• B) 41.87%
• C) 41.58%
• D) 31.96%

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

The existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.

Industrialization

The process of transforming economies from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods, characterized by the use of industrial technology and mass production methods.

Global Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, wealth, and opportunities across different countries and populations worldwide.

Rigid Hierarchy

A strictly enforced system where positions and roles are clearly ranked, often with little flexibility for movement between levels.