Which of the following does not represent a reason why “middle class” is difficult to define?

A. A very large portion of people, with widely varying lifestyles and resources, consider themselves middle class.
B. Being middle class tends to mean more than just economic status.
C. Calling oneself middle class is the norm in the United States.
D. The middle class is a very small and homogeneous group.


Answer: D

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