Most Stereotypes About the Poor-For Example, That They Are Lazy

question 146

Multiple Choice

Most stereotypes about the poor-for example, that they are lazy and unwilling to work-are inaccurate perceptions of the reality and causes of poverty. What effect does promoting such myths have?

• A) It blames the poor and deflects attention away from the flaws of the social system.
• B) It motivates the poor to better their circumstances.
• C) It creates urgency within the government to decrease poverty.
• D) It exposes the mental-emotional illnesses suffered by the poor.

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