Question

Why does the speaker argue that we have to stop telling the story that "hard work leads to success"? What does this story allow us to believe about people living in poverty?

Answer 1

The speaker believes that we must leave the narrative that “hard work equals success” in the past because it perpetuates that those who are living in poverty, are lazy. It suggests that those in poverty put/keep themselves there by not working hard enough, which is inaccurate, and a harmful stereotype.

Answer 2

Answer: The speaker believes that we must abandon the narrative that "hard work equals success" since it perpetuates the stereotype that those who live in poverty are slothful.