People especially children who works in textile mills was not a right sort of life and also this employment was temporary .the most important disadvantage was working in a textile mills would not be able to fulfil her dreams in her life. But there were certain advantage’s working in a factory was it was the same job which she did every day, she had would do some fun activities with other older girls teasing and talking to them. She was also able to discover some new things in the factory which she would never think of and also new experiences which she would never imagine like for example the waterwheel that carried the works of the whole mill she was able to see that in front of her later her she stated mill itself was a lesson for her. 3. How might Larcom’s initial impression of the mill have been different if she had started as machine
The unequal distribution of domestic responsibilities has held women back for generations; it still today continues to hinder women’s progression in the work-place. It seems like everyone thinks mum will stay at home and do the dishes, her little boy will grow up to become a big, strong man but not her daughter, of course, she is far too busy washing her own children’s dishes. But it is not just women who suffer sexism, men do also. For example: Shelia’s Wheels sell cheaper car insurance to women only, and they say it's because statistics show women to be safer drivers. Would it would be fair for a bank to offer men better rates on loans if stats showed that men were better at paying back loans than women were, utterly ludicrous.
In conclusion, I applaud Ehrenreich for taking a stance against Wal-‐Mart and deciding to leave her job there. However, many employees of that company live pay check to pay check and have no spare money to sustain themselves while looking for another job. It is my belief that Wal-‐Mart understands this and decided to milk their employees for every extra dollar they can get to maximize the profit for the organization. A more realistic approach for Ehrenreich, if she was actually a minimum wage worker, would have been to form a union and strike against Wal-‐
Some women “felt they were needed at home to raise families, crops for food and to fill the jobs that the men had vacated in order to serve their country.”(Suite101) Women’s lives on the home front during World War II were a significant part of the war effort for all participants and had a major impact on the outcome of the war. Once the men went off to war and left their jobs, the women that were single had a great advantage because job opportunities were everywhere. In the other hand married women had a tough time, especially if they had children. Hundreds of women worked in machine shops, welding shops, manufacturing plants, and also worked in war industries to make equipment for the war. New industries, naval, and army bases were being built during the home front.
With the majority of the men gone that usually worked the factories and welding plants the United States needed to keep producing arms, ammunition, and other various equipment for the troops to continue they efforts. Thus women were encouraged by posters such as these showing that they too could help the country in this time of need. Needless to say, a great deal of women stepped up, were trained, and filled jobs that had, until this time, only been filled by men. Rosie the Riveter has made a mark on the American people and most of all the way in which the American woman is seen. Women were once only seen in homes cleaning and cooking and the era of Rosie was the first step in women’s rights.
But although the family seems happy at the house on Mango Street It also seems its not the best house as the little girl describes.” It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you would think they were holding their breath” (319). Moreover, the little girl showed the reader the struggles they had while living at the other houses. For example, the family had to pay rent every month, or share the yard with anyone they had on the bottom floor. They didn’t have old rusty water pipes which prevented the family from having to run out and fill empty milk gallons up with water. It seemed that the move was sort of a relief for everyone specially the little girl in the story.
Some women worked so long in the factories that they had to move closer to the factory. They got paid well, however men doing the same work as skilled women got paid more. That was not fair for the women. They struggled with discrimination, harassment, and physical pain from long hours and poor working conditions. Once the war was over and the men came home, the women had to give up their jobs and these hard-working women did not want to leave their jobs.
Her father had a nice job, which sometimes kept him away, but he always brought gifts for his family, to show his care for them. Meanwhile her mother was the hostess who entertained anyone who knocked on her door, and provided everyone with gifts. The life before the war comfortable, yet filled with embarrassments at times from the cultural ways of her ancestry, even though they weren't strict followers. She describes her life as always being surrounded by people, friends of parents, who visited constantly, which vexed her because her mother could hardly find time to herself and with her daughters. The deep generosity of her family shows the good morals that she grew up with, as her mother taught her and her sister that "Indifference is the worst fault of all" .
Personally I agree with what Anne O. Krueger is exclaiming and that economic globalization should be implemented. Economic globalization will in the end better the economy as a whole. Some small businesses may suffer, but as an entity the country will benefit. By reducing all tariffs the world of trade will broaden and expand to the lengths of the world. This will allow different parts of the world to enjoy merchandise that is specific to one country.
Friends give encouragement. Past reveals secrets. Angela Meyer AP English 11 August 6, 2012 Gist Statement Nickel and Dimed By Barbara Ehrenreich 1st Chapter She will work at unskilled jobs and see if she can live on it, but she didn’t expect the difficulties. 1st and 2nd Chapters Unexpected difficulties as a waitress are hard physical labor, lack of trust, and the little pay, but high housing costs. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Chapters Hard physical labor continued as she changed jobs and became a maid, and the low pay and high housing continued.