According to Jencks, which of these sociopolitical factors played a role in the rise of homelessness in the 1980s?
a. changes in housing subsidies for those who are mentally ill
b. mental illness being no longer considered a disability
c. the widespread use of marijuana and LSD
d. increased mechanization of unskilled labor
D
According to Jencks, there were few opportunities for the marginally employable individuals because of the increased mechanization of unskilled labor. Mechanization could be seen by the introduction of such items as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, car washes, and so on.
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