Questions and Answers
What is the definition of 'Underclass'?
What prevents people living in the inner city from acquiring jobs?
Inadequate job skills
What significant demographic characteristic is noted in the 'Culture of Poverty'?
Unwed mothers give birth to 2/3 of babies in inner-city neighborhoods
One-fourth of homeless people in the U.S. are children.
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What is a primary reason for homelessness in the U.S.?
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Study Notes
Underclass
- A social group prevented from accessing material benefits of a more developed society.
- Characterized by various social and economic factors.
- Often resides in inner-city neighborhoods.
Inadequate Job Skills
- Individuals in inner cities struggle to acquire employment due to lack of necessary skills.
- Essential skills today include computing and electronics, even for low-status jobs.
- Over half of these individuals did not complete high school, limiting their job opportunities.
Culture of Poverty
- Unwed mothers represent 2/3 of births in U.S. inner-city neighborhoods.
- Approximately 80% of children in these areas live with a single parent.
- Parents often face a choice between working for income or caring for their children at home.
Homelessness
- Millions of individuals in the U.S. face homelessness, largely due to inability to afford housing and lack of a regular income.
- Government surveys indicate that 1/4 of the homeless population consists of children.
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Description
Test your knowledge of key terms from AP Human Geography Key Issue 13.4. This quiz covers important concepts like 'Underclass' and 'Inadequate Job Skills', focusing on the socio-economic challenges faced by certain groups. Enhance your understanding of urban geography and social stratification.
