According to Wilson,all of the following are examples of why class and not race are better explanations for large levels of poor blacks in many inner cities,EXCEPT:
A) Blacks lack marketable skills due to past discrimination
B) The economic conditions of inner cities has worsened and the middle class has fled
C) There is a concentration of poverty in inner cities and increases in family disruptions
D) An increase in the number of role models of blacks working in stable jobs for those who are young.

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Wilson argues that class, rather than race, is a better explanation for the high levels of poverty in inner cities. He notes that discrimination has played a role in limiting opportunities for black Americans, but he also points out that the economic conditions of inner cities, the concentration of poverty, and the increase in family disruptions have all contributed to the problem. The only one of the options given that isn't an example of this is D, which suggests that there has been an increase in positive role models for young black Americans. While this may be true, it doesn't address the underlying economic and social factors that have led to high levels of poverty in many inner cities.

According to Wilson,all of the Following Are Examples of Why