Tom drifts in and out of jobs. Owing to his lack of education and skills, it is very difficult for him to find a stable job with a steady income. Despite having some earnings, he depends on government programs to make ends meet. Which of the following terms can be used to describe Tom's social status?
A) ?Bourgeoisie
B) ?Lower-middle class
C) Working poor?
D) ?Underclass
E) ?Working class
D
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