Monika grew up in an inner-city neighborhood. While there were many visible social problems in her community, she did well in school and was
able to get a scholarship to go to a small
state-run college. She really likes living in this rural area and is hoping that she can talk her parents into
moving there. However, Monika's parents have stable jobs and
have lived in the same house for much of their lives, paying very little rent. They
are afraid that they won't find employment and
affordable housing if they leave the city for Monika's new town. In what urban dweller category are
Monika's parents?

A.
the hopeless and lost

B.
the deprived and trapped


C) the pessimistic and portable

D) the pragmatic and impermanent