There Are Four Myths About Poverty Identified in Your Textbook

question 63

Multiple Choice

There are four myths about poverty identified in your textbook. Which of the following is not one?

• A) Most poor people are lazy.
• B) Most poor people also have to deal with other factors such as racism, sexism, ageism, and ableism.
• C) Most poor people are single mothers and their children.
• D) Poverty is a big-city problem.
• E) The poor live on welfare.

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