Herbert Gans (1971) maintained that poverty and inequality have many functions.Which of the following is NOT a function of poverty,according to Gans?

A) The poor ensure that society's dirty work gets done.
B) The poor help to subsidize the middle and upper classes by working for low wages.
C) The poor buy goods and services that would otherwise be rejected.
D) The poor are more likely to lobby for urban renewal and community growth.

Herbert Gans

An American sociologist known for his work in urban sociology, planning and public policy, and the study of culture.

Dirty Work

Occupations or tasks considered unpleasant, physically or morally challenging, but necessary for society's functioning.

Urban Renewal

A program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high density urban land use, focusing on improving neighborhoods that are substandard, rundown, or otherwise underdeveloped.