A critical view toward the poor holds the belief that those who live in poverty are a/an ______ who are more likely to be illiterate,use drugs,commit crimes,have unstable relationships,and not care about their children or their education.

A) unstable family
B) drain on society
C) underclass
D) racial group

The term "underclass" is used to describe a segment of society that is considered to be at the lowest social stratum and is often associated with poverty and various social issues such as higher rates of illiteracy, drug use, crime, unstable relationships, and neglect of children's education. This term reflects the critical view mentioned in the statement.