Which of these is not a critique of attempts to measure relative deprivation ?
Correct answer: D. the personal experience of poverty is not the concern of sociologists
- A. the subjective nature of such indices means it is difficult to make comparisons between different studies and time periods
- B. there is an arbitrary nature to how items are selected for a deprivation index
- C. it may be choice not poverty that means some people do not qualify for some of the items on a deprivation index
- D. the personal experience of poverty is not the concern of sociologists
Explanation
The personal experience of poverty is relevant to sociological analysis, so saying it is not a concern is not a valid criticism. The other options identify genuine problems involving item selection, personal choice, and comparability.
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