Asked by Steven Walsh on May 21, 2024
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Which statement is true?
A) William Julius Wilson and Charles Murray are basically in agreement about the causes of the formation of a permanent underclass.
B) The permanent underclass has more white members than black members.
C) There is very little evidence to show that there is actually a permanent underclass.
D) There are more poor whites than poor blacks in the United States.
Permanent Underclass
A segment of the population that occupies the lowest possible position in a class hierarchy, below the core body of the working class.
- Recognize the demographic and social patterns associated with poverty and the notion of a lower social stratum.
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Lichael SibalMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to recent statistics, there are more poor whites than poor blacks in the United States. A and B are false and C is debatable, as there is disagreement among scholars about the existence and characteristics of a permanent underclass.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the demographic and social patterns associated with poverty and the notion of a lower social stratum.