Individuals at the "Bottom" of the Social Structure Who Perceive

question 5

Multiple Choice

Individuals at the "bottom" of the social structure who perceive themselves as having little chance of ever escaping poverty would be classified as members of the

• A) Upper-middle class.
• B) Lower-middle class.
• C) Upper-working class.
• D) Underclass.

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