Which of the following is not one of the social forces that is ignored in blaming the poor for their poverty and suggesting that they work harder and "pull themselves up by their bootstraps?"
A)racial and ethnic discrimination
B)the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs
C)the dire state of public education in distressed rural and urban areas
D)individual choice or agency

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The concept of individual choice or agency is not ignored in the narrative that blames the poor for their poverty; rather, it is emphasized in the argument that individuals should work harder to overcome their circumstances. The other options (A, B, C) are social forces often overlooked in such discussions.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Social