Emily works and makes a modest salary. However, she is unable to provide new clothes or a two-bedroom apartment for her or her children. Emily is experiencing:
A) Vertical mobility
B) Absolute poverty
C) Relative poverty
D) Status inconsistency

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Emily is experiencing relative poverty, which refers to the inability to afford the standard of living or material necessities relative to others in a society. While she may not be living in absolute poverty (lack of basic needs like food and shelter), she is still unable to meet the expectations of a comfortable lifestyle compared to her peers.

Emily Works and Makes a Modest Salary