Frank Is Nearly 50 Years of Age and Has Not

Multiple Choice

Frank is nearly 50 years of age and has not had a job for the past 25 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and is in good health. When he casually discusses his lack of employment with friends, he tells them "there are no jobs out there," "no one wants to pay me what I'm worth," or "I was offered a job but it's too far to travel." Based on this scenario, which statement BEST explains Frank's lack of a job?

A) Frank is trapped in the culture of poverty.
B) Frank is a victim of the ideology of equal opportunity.
C) Frank is experiencing a midlife vocational crisis.
D) Frank is an example of the ideology of personal responsibility.