Cultural attitudes are beliefs and perspectives a society values. Pers

Cultural attitudes are beliefs and perspectives a society values. Perspectives regarding thoughts and attitudes are often portrayed in the media. Which of the following might influence society’s beliefs about poor persons? Select all that apply.

1. Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shiftless folk.
2. Visions of poor people receiving food at soup kitchens.
3. Criminals portrayed as poor, desperate persons.
4. Homeless people sleeping on park benches.

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ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
All are correct. The media is a powerful influence on how people view poverty.