Which of these groups best corresponds to the "lumpenproletariat" identified by Marx as subdivision of the working class?
A) Upper- and middle-level managers
B) Frontline and factory workers
C) The homeless and permanently poor
D) The owners of the means of production

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The lumpenproletariat refers to those individuals who are not able to participate in the labor market due to various reasons, including poverty, lack of education, homelessness, disability, and criminal records. This group is often viewed by Marx as being outside of the traditional working class, as they are not able to contribute to society through labor. Therefore, the best choice that corresponds to the lumpenproletariat is C, the homeless and permanently poor.

Which of These Groups Best Corresponds to the "Lumpenproletariat" Identified