Individuals at the bottom of the social structure who perceive themselves as having little chance of ever escaping poverty would be classified as members of the
a. upper-middle class.
b. lower-middle class.
c. upper-working class.
d. underclass.
Question 2
Edwin and Lavonne are a typical, hard-working family in the United States. Edwin owns a small business and Lavonne stays home with the children. They both value achievement, respect, and having harmonious interpersonal relationships within their family. Based on this description, Edwin and Lavonne would be classified as
a. upper class.
b. lower-middle class.
c. lower class.
d. underclass.