Social scientists Piven and Cloward argue that the primary function of social welfare programs is to:
a) Offer relief to the worthy poor
b) Ensure a safety net for the middle class
c) Regulate the poor to ensure social stability
d) Mitigate the problems associated with economic contraction
Answer: C
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