Why did Ehrenreich undertake this experiment??
 
 

What advantages did she have in trying to make it in entry-level, working class jobs??
 
 
 

What disadvantages??
 
 
 
 
 

Can you identify with her experiences based on your own work experiences?

Were you aware of how your own gender, age, race and class identities affected your experiences in the world of work?

Are you now?  Has reading this book made you think differently about some of your work experiences??
 
 
 
 

What are the main problems confronting low-wage workers??
 
 
 

What, if anything, can be done about these problems??
 
 
 

Why are people in the low-wage economy to begin with?  Is a low-wage economy a necessary part of advanced capitalism or a “service sector” driven economy?
Anecdotes and the dynamics of low wage work they illustrate

Which work situations most struck you?