As Your Text Points Out,single Mothers and Poverty Often Go

question 51

Multiple Choice

As your text points out,single mothers and poverty often go hand in hand.What is the primary reason their employment opportunities typically limit them to low-wage work?

• A) Single mothers always lack the connections needed to obtain higher-paying work.
• B) Many single mothers lack the motivation required for higher-paying work.
• C) Single mothers are often unskilled and have less education than the average American.
• D) Their only other higher-paying option is criminal activity such as prostitution or drug dealing.

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