Which statement best summarizes Marx's belief about poverty?

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Marx believed that the economic system of capitalism creates an unequal distribution of wealth and power, with the bourgeoisie (owners of the means of production) exploiting and oppressing the proletariat (working class). This economic inequality is the root cause of poverty and other social inequalities. Marx did not believe that social classes emerge out of societal consensus or that religion is a primary avenue of social change. While Marx saw the bourgeoisie as benefiting from the capitalist system, he did not argue that they were systematically disadvantaged.

Which Statement Best Summarizes Marx's Belief About Poverty