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Many people are opposed to welfare in our society. Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of many people's negative feelings about welfare recipients, as expressed in this article?
 
  a. There is a general jealousy among those who do not receive welfare that they should be getting government handouts as well.
  b. Welfare recipients are seen as people who actually do not need the money and steal it from the government,
  c. Welfare recipients are frequently seen as people who are lazy, shun work, and teach these values to their children.
  d. Welfare recipients are seen as able-bodied, but because of a physical disability, take welfare yet should still have to work for a living.

Question 2

The term double consciousness refers to which of the following?
 
  a. blacks in the United States have two identities: black and American.
  b. blacks are twice as likely to be conscious of their racial identity as whites.
  c. whites in American society suffer a great deal of guilt about how blacks have been treated .
  d. blacks and whites both want greater social integration in society.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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