Underclass

Question 1

Define underclass.

Answer 1

• those at the bottom of society who lack opportunities in terms of education, health and earning potential

Question 2

What do the underclass face due to their lack of opportunities and stereotypes?

Answer 2

Social exclusion

Question 3

What does Murray claim about the underclass?

Answer 3

They are lazy, workshy, immoral, criminal and dependant on benefits

Question 4

What does Jordan argue about the underclass?

Answer 4

• opposes with Murray
• They have same values and attitude as everyone else
• most would love to work if they had the opportunity and feel a sense of shame

Question 5

What does Murray blame illegitimacy on?

Answer 5

Single mothers

Question 6

When was the term underclass established?

Answer 6

1980s

Question 7

What are the British underclass like compare to the US?

Answer 7

Smaller group and less dysfunctional

Question 8

What is dependency culture?

Answer 8

No responsibility for own situation and depend on welfare state to survive

Question 9

What are the underclass known for being involved in?

Answer 9

Violent crimes, muggings and theft

Question 10

Who are most likely to be voluntarily unemployed.

Answer 10

Young healthy males

Question 11

What do the voluntarily unemployed young healthy males do?

Answer 11

Imitate crimes of older brothers and fathers