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Which of these ethnic groups has the greatest proportion of its members in the bottom income quintile ?

Correct answer: D. Pakistan /Bangladeshis

  • A. Whites
  • B. Indians
  • C. Black Caribbean
  • D. Pakistan /Bangladeshis

Explanation

In the usual UK poverty statistics used in sociology texts, Pakistani and Bangladeshi households have the highest representation in the bottom income quintile. This reflects persistent inequalities in employment, income and household resources.

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