First published in 2002. Jennifer Johnson profiles the real-life stories of more than sixty women who have no college education, are married with kids, and earn an average of $16,000 per year, giving us an important window into a large, poorly understood segment of our society. Through the words of these women, Johnson captures the essence of women's working-class experience: from job stagnation, low self-esteem, and social isolation to camaraderie among coworkers, loyalty to one's roots, and even pride in a job well done. This compassionately told book offers a captivating and emotional study of the difference class makes in women's lives, as well as the problems, restrictions, and rewards common to all women.
Autorentext
Jennifer Johnson is a Research Scientist in the Department of Sociology at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She is the Co-Principal Investigator of a two-year research project funded by the National Science Foundation.
Zusammenfassung
First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Meaning of Work and Class; Chapter 3 Life on the Job; Chapter 4 Can't Get No Satisfaction; Chapter 5 What Work Means; Chapter 6 Work (f)or Family; Chapter 7 The Work of Carring; Chapter 8 Growing Up Poor in Postwar America; Chapter 9 Dropping Out; Chapter 10 What Will I Be?; Chapter 11 Getting By on the Minimum;