Oscar Lewis was the first to suggest that, because they are excluded from mainstream social life, the poor develop a way of life with fundamentally different values and goals, which makes it much less likely that they will ever join the middle class. This way of life is usually called:
A) the culture of poverty.
B) the invisibility of poverty.
C) the social contract.
D) residential segregation.
E) oppression norms.

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Oscar Lewis introduced the concept of "the culture of poverty" which suggests that poverty is not only a lack of resources but also a distinct subculture with its own values, norms, and beliefs. These values and beliefs can perpetuate poverty by constraining individuals' efforts to improve their socioeconomic status. The other options (B, C, D, E) do not accurately describe the concept of the culture of poverty.

Oscar Lewis Was the First to Suggest That, Because They