Class in america 2012 gregory mantsios

In your class this semester you have read and discussed four texts concerning observations of the labor market in general and the workplace in particular. These readings, intended to provide sociocultural filters through which the work place can be viewed and evaluated, include the following:

“The Three Jobs of the Future,” by Robert Reich
“The Big Earners and the Big Losers,” by Tyler Cowen
“Serving in Florida,” by Barbara Ehrenreich
“Class in America—2012,” by Gregory Mantsios
Instructions:

1. Read “The Three Jobs of the Future,” by Robert Reich.

2. Write an analysis of Reich’s chapter, making sure you cover all the following questions, although not necessarily in the order they appear here.

Introduce Reich and title of his chapter. Describe brieflywhat the chapter is about and explain Reich’s purpose in writing it.
What is Reich’s main claim—stated in your own words? What reasons does he give to support this claim?
Who is Reich’s audience?
What does Reich want the audience to do or feel as a result of reading this chapter (for example: change their minds/opinions, vote in a certain way, broaden their understanding of a subject, give money to a cause, take some other action?) Explain.
Explain the rhetorical situation/context/larger discussion of Reich’s topic: the diversity and changing nature of the global labor market and its influence on the American work place. What are the key concerns regarding this issue? Use the other chapters you have read in class to help you understand the context of this topic as you explain each of the other authors’ claims, the supporting ideas they use to develop their arguments, and how their arguments relate to Reich’s arguments.