Although she works 30 hours a week, Natalie is unable to earn enough money to bring her and her sons to the poverty line, according to the income requirement set by the federal government. Natalie and her family are experiencing:
A) Relative poverty
B) Being in the underclass
C) Vertical mobility
D) Absolute poverty

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Relative poverty refers to the condition where people are poor in comparison to others around them, such as not being able to afford living standards that are considered normal in their society. In this case, Natalie's income is insufficient to reach the poverty line set by the federal government, indicating she is poor relative to the societal standard in her country.

Although She Works 30 Hours a Week, Natalie Is Unable