In which conceptualization of poverty is poverty viewed as a form of institutional discrimination?

a. poverty as deprivation
b. poverty as inequality in the distribution of income
c. poverty as structure
d. poverty as exploitation by the ruling class


ANS: c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Human capital refers to:

a) a worker's income alone b) a worker's income plus level of education c) emotional support provided to a worker by family members and friends d) the range of qualities a worker brings to employment, including education, training, skills, and past work experience

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Group factors that inhibit ideas and creativity do not include

a) Norms for conformity b) Groups that censor controversial opinions c) Judgments and opinions that are expressed openly in the group d) Status conscious members

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