Essay # 4

Nash, Angell, and Ehrenreich consider new kinds of work conditions that deeply affect self-image and social attitudes. In the work world you expect to enter, which issues of individual power and vulnerability will be important to you? What concerns do you think are most important for twenty-first century working life?

How will these issues affect others in society?


Things you may want to consider:

Job availability
Job hours
Job location
Work conditions
Work safety
Benefits (health care, child care)
Retirement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Unionization/ Right to Organize
Sick Leave
Vacation
Salary/Wages
Raises/ promotion
Job security
Privacy
Personal appearance