HIST 110a Chapter 5: HIST 110A Chapter 5: Ain't No Makin' It - The World of Work: Aspirations of the Hangers and Brothers
15 Sep 2016
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Chapter 5: the world of work: aspirations of the hangers and brothers. Work determines one"s social class perpetuation of class inequality requires children go on to jobs that are comparable in status to those of their parents. Both involve assessment of one"s desires and and abilities, and opportunity structure. Aspirations - individual weighs on preferences more heavily. Expectations - tempered by perceived capabilities and available opportunities. The hallway hangers: keeping a lid on hope. Notion of a career (logical succession of jobs) has little relevance. Hesitant when asked about their aspirations and expectations. Not from indecision; from perceived little choice involved in getting a job. Beggars can"t be choosers boys can only offer unskilled labor. Difficult to gauge aspirations of most hh developed deeply entrenched cynicism about their futures. Insecurity and despondency visions of future do not involve work b/c work is given (except. Also contingent on realities on which they have no control.
