Question

Barbara Ehrenreich studied the working poor, people with service jobs that paid mostly minimum wage or slightly more. Based on your study of poverty, what would she recommend that such workers do to move out of poverty?

Answer 1

Answer:

To move out of poverty, workers must collectively organize for higher wages.

Explanation:

Barbara Ehrenreich conducted a study in which she held minimum-wage jobs to see if it was possible for the poor to actually live on their wages. She found out that not only it was not possible, but also that the poor had constantly to rely on survival strategies, such as moving to different houses or receiving help from relatives. What Ehrenreich would recommend is that workers organize for higher wages. The upper class will almost inevitably explore those below them and maintain the status quo, unless the poorer classes act in such a manner that will undoubtedly affect the wealthy.