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Getting By on the Minimum
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780415928014
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Routledge, (12 September 2002)
- Number of Pages
- 278
- Weight
- 510 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 mm
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