Among the poor in many urban areas there has been a development ...

[Alygatorr01285]

Among the poor in many urban areas there has been a development of voluntary associations. What are these and what purpose do they serve?
 
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Question 2

Do sweatshops operate currently in the U.S.? Explain your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[6ana001]

Answer to Question 1

These are social help (mutual aid) groups that develop along lines of association (such as labor unions) or along kinship or ethnic lines. They can help with care, marriage arrangements, loans and scholarships, etc.

Answer to Question 2

They do. There are hundreds of sweatshop garment workers in New York City today.

[Alygatorr01285]

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[rleezy04]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it