Question 1

A skilled-labor job includes individuals who

Accepted Answer

A)   are librarians
B)   are accountants
C)   are bankers
D)   are roofers D

Question 2

The Taft-Hartley Act passed by Congress in 1947 eliminated the closed shop and the sympathy strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How do blue-collar temp agencies work? Who benefits from them and how? Who is the "loser" in the arrangement and why?

Accepted Answer

Blue-collar temp agencies work by connecting companies in need of temporary labor with workers who are looking for short-term employment. These agencies recruit, screen, and hire workers to fill temporary positions in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and warehousing.

The companies benefit from using blue-collar temp agencies because they can quickly and easily find workers to fill short-term staffing needs without having to go through the time-consuming process of recruiting and hiring employees themselves. This allows them to maintain productivity and meet deadlines without the long-term commitment of hiring full-time employees.

Workers also benefit from blue-collar temp agencies because they have the opportunity to gain work experience, earn income, and potentially transition into full-time employment. These agencies provide a flexible and accessible way for individuals to find work, especially for those who may have difficulty securing traditional employment due to lack of experience or other barriers.

The "loser" in the arrangement could be the temporary workers, as they may not receive the same benefits and job security as full-time employees. They may also face uncertainty about their next assignment and have less control over their work schedules. Additionally, they may not have access to the same level of job training and advancement opportunities as permanent employees. Overall, while blue-collar temp agencies provide a valuable service for both companies and workers, the temporary nature of the work can leave workers in a more precarious position compared to their full-time counterparts.

Question 4

Describe the employment opportunities and barriers for blue-collar workers. How do these differ for those who have skilled-labor jobs and those who do not?

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Question 5

Most outworkers were young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Media images of the working class depict them as all but which of the following?

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A)   "white trash"
B)   lowlife inept men and socially adept women
C)   incompetent husbands and fathers and intelligent wives and mothers
D)   all of the above

Question 7

Advancing technology has resulted in increasing and stabilizing working-class jobs

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Women and minority unionized workers have experienced

Accepted Answer

A)   less in weekly earnings than their nonunion counterparts
B)   less in weekly earnings but more days off than their nonunion counterparts
C)   increased weekly earnings and more opportunities to hold elevated union offices
D)   increased weekly earnings than their nonunion counterparts

Question 9

One reason U.S. unions differ from many unions in Europe, is that the latter have

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A)   advocated on behalf of working-class citizens as a whole
B)   advocated only for those union members who have paid their dues
C)   advocated for political party status
D)   never been directly involved in political parties' policy decisions

Question 10

At the start of the twentieth century Henry Ford was so worried about attracting a stable workforce for his automobile plants that he offered

Accepted Answer

A)   a five-dollar-per-day minimum wage
B)   free childcare in factories
C)   increased opportunities for job promotions
D)   opportunities for women to work alongside men in his plants

Question 11

Parents of working-class children

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A)   are more likely to be involved with their children's schools than middle-class parents
B)   do not allow their children to hang out with family or friends
C)   treat their children as though they are in the military by giving terse commands or using only a few words
D)   strongly encourage them to join in activities where they could develop skills and gain experience

Question 12

Describe the child-rearing traits of children in working class families and compare them to those of children in middle-class families.

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Question 13

Discuss the role of unions and working-class workers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. How have unions risen and fallen? How has unionization in the U.S. differed from unionization in many European countries?

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Question 14

During the mid-nineteenth century, the working class consisted of all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   bourgeoisie
B)   artisans
C)   unskilled laborers
D)   factory workers

Question 15

Unions in some European countries have had more substantially more support than their counterparts in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Skilled-labor jobs are working class positions that require specific knowledge and sometimes specialized training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The earliest efforts at union organizing in the U.S. was among women workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While advancement among the union ranks have not always provided equal opportunities, union membership has generally offered increased wages for gender and racial equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An apprenticeship for the skilled trades can be difficult to obtain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Apprentices agree to work for free while teaching themselves online the skills they will need in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Working Class: Estranged From Entitlement

A skilled-labor job includes individuals who

The Taft-Hartley Act passed by Congress in 1947 eliminated the closed shop and the sympathy strike.

How do blue-collar temp agencies work? Who benefits from them and how? Who is the "loser" in the arrangement and why?

Describe the employment opportunities and barriers for blue-collar workers. How do these differ for those who have skilled-labor jobs and those who do not?

Most outworkers were young children.

Media images of the working class depict them as all but which of the following?

Advancing technology has resulted in increasing and stabilizing working-class jobs

Women and minority unionized workers have experienced

One reason U.S. unions differ from many unions in Europe, is that the latter have

At the start of the twentieth century Henry Ford was so worried about attracting a stable workforce for his automobile plants that he offered

Parents of working-class children

Describe the child-rearing traits of children in working class families and compare them to those of children in middle-class families.

Discuss the role of unions and working-class workers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. How have unions risen and fallen? How has unionization in the U.S. differed from unionization in many European countries?

During the mid-nineteenth century, the working class consisted of all but which of the following?

Unions in some European countries have had more substantially more support than their counterparts in the United States.

Skilled-labor jobs are working class positions that require specific knowledge and sometimes specialized training.

The earliest efforts at union organizing in the U.S. was among women workers.

While advancement among the union ranks have not always provided equal opportunities, union membership has generally offered increased wages for gender and racial equality.

An apprenticeship for the skilled trades can be difficult to obtain.

Apprentices agree to work for free while teaching themselves online the skills they will need in the workplace.