According to William Julius Wilson,the growth of an urban underclass is largely due to:
A) whites leaving urban areas for the suburbs
B) blue-collar manufacturing industries moving out of urban areas
C) lower educational levels among urban minorities
D) a lack of amenities in urban areas

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William Julius Wilson argued that the growth of an urban underclass is largely due to the decline of blue-collar manufacturing industries in urban areas. As these industries moved out of cities, they took with them many of the jobs that were accessible to people without advanced education or training, leading to increased poverty and economic marginalization.

According to William Julius Wilson,the Growth of an Urban Underclass