SOCIETY THE BASICS
SOCIETY THE BASICS
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781323732120
Author: Macionis
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 3WDT-P12
Summary Introduction

Concept introduction

Ehrenreich found by working in places that pay low wages, such as Wendy’s or Walmart, the wages only cover cheap rent and basic needs. People who work in those jobs have little chance to be able to afford college.

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