Rajesh Works at a Local Convenience Store Where She Earns

question 95

Multiple Choice

Rajesh works at a local convenience store where she earns the minimum wage of $8.75 per hour.Although she has asked for extra shifts,her boss will only guarantee her 20 hours per week,with additional hours on call when he needs her to cover a co-worker's shift.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this scenario contradict?

• A) Most poor people are immigrants.
• B) Most poor people are trapped in a cycle of poverty.
• C) Most poor people are lazy.
• D) Most poor people are welfare cheats and frauds.

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