Mason Believes That a Coalition of Poor Groups and Civil

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mason believes that a coalition of poor groups and civil rights organizations could be an effective weapon for alleviating poverty.However,Steve,his friend,disagrees with him.Which of the following is the reason for Steve's disagreement?

• A)Many of the programs intended to alleviate poverty have been designed by politicians,economists,sociologists,and other experts who are not themselves poor.
• B)According to research,majority of the poor people are unthinking,unambitious,irresponsible,and possibly even dangerous social misfits.
• C)Such a coalition could create a backlash against the poor and create substantial reductions in public assistance.
• D)This coalition could fail since civil rights organizations and poor groups do not have any common goals.

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