SYG 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Closed System, Naproxen, Social Inequality
20 Oct 2016
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Nickel and dimed on (not) getting by in america. 80"s and 90"s prominent figure in the democratic socialists of america. 2001 founded the economic hardship report project. Investigate the impact of 1996 welfare reform act on people working low wage jobs. See if it"s possible to survive financially from low wage jobs available. See if there was a hidden economy in the world of low wage workers. Works as a waitress making . 43 per hour plus tips. Eventually gets her dream job as a housekeeper. Makes . 10 per hour and at jerry"s restaurant. After one day of housekeeping and her second week of working at jerry"s she instantly walks out during her shift at. Lived the life of the poor, rather than simple simulation. Limits put on what job she could pursue. No crisis had to be dealt with. Bought no clothing besides what was required for the job.
