Social inequality and poverty have both economic and structural sources. According to your text, the major cause of poverty is __________.

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The text suggests that the low wages paid for many jobs is the major cause of poverty, meaning that people are not able to earn enough to sustain themselves and their families. It is not supported by the text that people are unwilling to work, that governmental programs have perpetuated poverty, or that people's desire for immediate gratification and overuse of credit cards are the major cause of poverty.

Social Inequality and Poverty Have Both Economic and Structural Sources