What theory suggests that the poor could move out of poverty if they just worked harder and changed their attitudes, or as some say, "pull themselves up by their bootstraps"?
A) conflict theory
B) feminist theory
C) culture of poverty
D) structural functionalism

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The "culture of poverty" theory suggests that poverty is caused by the cultural values and behaviors of the poor themselves, implying that if they changed their attitudes and worked harder, they could escape poverty. This perspective has been criticized for oversimplifying complex socioeconomic issues and blaming the poor for their circumstances.

What Theory Suggests That the Poor Could Move Out of Poverty