Jeremy dropped out of school at 16 and has been supporting himself by working at a number landscaping jobs. These jobs are typically seasonal, low paying, and offer no benefits. According to Herbert Gans:
A) Jeremy is an example of function of poverty by subsidizing the lifestyles of the upper and middle class.
B) Jeremy has an excellent chance at upward social mobility if he just works hard enough.
C) Jeremy is participating in a "functional alternative" which is strengthening society.
D) Jeremy suffers from equality of opportunity.

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According to Herbert Gans, poverty serves several functions in society, one of which is subsidizing the lifestyles of the upper and middle class by providing cheap labor, as seen in Jeremy's situation.

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