Describe the underclass
What will be an ideal response?
The underclass is the lowest rung of the social class system.About 5% of the U.S. population falls into this class.It may be characterized asconcentrated in the inner city; has little or no connection to the job market; is supported by welfare, food stamps, food pantries;includes the homeless; and is a tough life filled with despair.
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a. true b. false
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a. true b. false
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a. regressive b. progressive c. agressive d. adjustable