The chapter includes information about children in Pakistan from the lowest caste being deformed by their relatives to ensure their success as beggars. This story illustrates the fact that __________.
A. membership in a group can affect health and life
B. beggars are the lowest caste in India for good reason
C. membership in a low-status group is less hazardous than membership in a high-status group
D. the caste system in India is the same as social classes in the United States
Answer: A
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