According to the text, the view of poverty as a __________ of capitalist societies argues that capitalism needs poverty because capitalism requires a "surplus army of labor."

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The correct answer is "structural feature" because this view posits that poverty is an inherent part of the capitalist system's structure, necessary to maintain a reserve labor force that keeps wages down and ensures a ready supply of workers.

According to the Text, the View of Poverty as a __________