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

Question

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Relative poverty refers to a situation where individuals or families have a lower standard of living compared to the average person in their society. Emily's inability to provide new clothes or a two-bedroom apartment for her and her children suggests that she may be experiencing relative poverty.

Emily Works and Makes a Modest Salary