Which of the following statements best describes relative poverty?

A) ?It is defined as not having enough money to afford the basic necessities of life.
B) ?It is defined as not having enough money to maintain an average standard of living.
C) ?It is the minimal income level that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.
D) ?It refers to the worldwide inequality patterns that result from differences in wealth, power, and prestige.
E) ?It refers to the movement up or down a social class over one's lifetime.


B

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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a. mostly positive b. mostly negative c. ambivalent with mixed feelings d. negative for the first six months

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What did Marx mean by, "Religion is the opiate of the masses"?

What will be an ideal response?

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