Carrie works as a part-time waitress at a restaurant and receives less than minimum wage.She does not have a regular work schedule and is only called in when a waitress does not turn up.Her total annual salary falls below the official poverty line.In this scenario, Carrie can be classified under the ________.

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Carrie is classified as part of the working poor, as she is employed and earning income, but her total annual salary falls below the poverty line. This is a common situation for individuals who work low-wage, part-time jobs without regular hours or benefits. The other options (welfare class, bourgeois class, and middle class) do not accurately reflect Carrie's situation.

Carrie Works as a Part-Time Waitress at a Restaurant and Receives