The strong emphasis in the U.S. society on hard work as a means to success leads many to assume that poor people are not willing to work as hard as those in the upper and middle classes.

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This is a common stereotype or misconception, but in reality, many people living in poverty work multiple jobs and long hours to make ends meet. There are also systemic barriers, such as lack of access to education and job opportunities, that can prevent individuals from escaping poverty even if they do work hard.

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