Exam 28: Poverty and Social Mobility

Conflict theorists would argue that poverty is functional in the U.S.system.

Students from lower-middle-class families are as likely to attend college as students from wealthy families,as long as they try hard.

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to emphasize that a person's health and educational opportunities are affected by his or her class position in important ways?

Describe the various issues surrounding the definition of poverty.Define the difference between absolute and relative poverty.