In terms of social class in the media, which of the following statements is not true?
A)Today class differences are not an issue in the media.
B)The poor are seldom given much coverage and when they are, they are blamed for causing their situation
C)The middle class is often portrayed as being responsible for providing for the lower class
D)The upper class is over represented in most media.

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Today, class differences are still a predominant issue in the media, and various studies have shown that the representation of different social classes in the media is disproportionate. The poor are often stigmatized, blamed for their circumstances, and portrayed negatively, while the middle class is often portrayed as the norm, and the upper class is idealized and presented as powerful and successful. Therefore, statement A is not true.

In Terms of Social Class in the Media, Which of the Following