Which group of the homeless population is often characterized by most Americans as the unworthy poor?
a. those who are physically ill
b. fathers of working age
c. those who are uneducated
d. children and their mothers
B
Americans have tended to view the poor as either worthy or unworthy of public support. Children and their mothers have generally been regarded as worthy, whereas the fathers of working age are considered unworthy. It is generally felt that they have the ability to seek and secure employment to support their families.
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