Which of the following statements best captures the "personal failure" or "culture of poverty" position on causes of poverty in the U.S.?

A. People can escape poverty through their own hard work and government assistance.
B. People in poverty are mainly anti-military "white trash" or low-class "rednecks."
C. People on welfare are lazy, unmotivated, uneducated, and undeserving.
D. People in "hillbilly culture" emphasize loyalty, honor, toughness and family over hard work and patriotism.


Answer: C

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