Although Sam Jefferson worked his way up from poverty and earns $50,000 a year as an accountant, he still feels as if he doesn't belong. As a result, he avoids social interaction with his coworkers and has developed a hostile attitude toward them. Mr. Jefferson is suffering from what Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb refer to as:
A) "blaming the victim"
B) "invisible poverty"
C) "self-rage and exploitation"
D) "the hidden injuries of class"

Question

Although Sam Jefferson worked his way up from poverty and earns $50,000 a year as an 	accountant, he still feels as if he doesn't belong. As a result, he avoids social interaction with his coworkers and has developed a hostile attitude toward them. Mr. Jefferson is suffering from what Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb refer to as:
A) "blaming the victim"
B) "invisible poverty"
C) "self-rage and exploitation"
D) "the hidden injuries of class"

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"The hidden injuries of class" refers to the psychological impact and feelings of inadequacy or alienation that individuals may experience when they move up the social ladder but still feel out of place or undervalued due to their class background.

Although Sam Jefferson Worked His Way Up from Poverty and Earns