According to media critics, which of the following statements is true of TV shows?
A. Working-class and poor women in particular are singled out for disdain or, at best, pity in the media.
B. The characters bear a close resemblance to the working-class characters and sitcoms of the past.
C. People on TV actually work for a living instead of hanging out with friends.
D. Women are called upon to comment on issues of poverty on talk shows.
Answer: A
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