The sociologist Susan Mayer,in What Money Can't Buy,studied poverty and welfare and concluded that raising parental income had little effect on the future life chances of children born in poverty.Instead,she concluded that character traits in parents like "diligence,honesty,good health,and reliability" led to increased achievement in children.Which theory do her conclusions support?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Susan Mayer's conclusions align with the culture of poverty theory, which suggests that certain cultural traits and behaviors, rather than just economic factors, contribute to the persistence of poverty across generations.

The Sociologist Susan Mayer,in What Money Can't Buy,studied Poverty and Welfare