Bellah concludes by noting that the problems of the underclass will be solved by
a. the compassion of social workers.
b. transfer payments.
c. both the compassion of social workers and transfer payments.
d. not by transfer payments or the compassion of social workers.
D
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Animation Concept Video: Education and InequalityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 341 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The heavy influence that word poverty has on a child's future life outcomes is an example of ______.
A. the reproduction of class B. meritocracy C. equal educational opportunity D. shadow education