Working Poor Class: Understanding Karen's Situation

What class does Karen belong to based on the description?

From the description of Karen's life, we can conclude that she is a member of which class?

Answer: The working poor class

Karen, a home care aid, earns about $10 an hour and works 40 hours a week. She is unable to save money and last month her car broke down. Unable to afford to fix her car as she is already late in paying her bills for gas and electricity, it is clear that Karen is part of the working poor class.

The working poor class consists of individuals who work full-time but earn incomes that are often below the poverty line. They struggle to make ends meet and face difficulties in paying bills and meeting basic living needs. For someone like Karen, repairing and using a car for work purposes would be considered a luxury.

This class predominantly includes young adults, women (like Karen), the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. They often spend a significant portion of the year working or looking for a job to make ends meet.