To what do Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton attribute the continuation of black poverty in the urban ghettos of the United States?
A) the history of racial residential segregation
B) the genetic makeup of whites and blacks
C) the culture of poverty
D) welfare dependency

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Massey and Denton attribute the continuation of black poverty in urban ghettos to the historical racial residential segregation that resulted in unequal access to education, employment, and other resources necessary for upward mobility. They argue that this segregation has created a self-perpetuating cycle of poverty and limited opportunities for black Americans.

To What Do Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton Attribute the Continuation