In the print media, newspapers and magazines feature poor women (particularly women of color) in stories about

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The media often perpetuates negative stereotypes about poor women, particularly women of color, in stories about welfare reform. These stories frequently focus on women who are dependent on government assistance and are portrayed as lazy, irresponsible, and in need of reform. This reinforces the idea that poverty is the result of personal failings rather than structural inequalities.

In the Print Media, Newspapers and Magazines Feature Poor Women