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An indispensable investigation into the American unemployment system and the impact of gender and class on job seekers, this work offers a startling look at who benefits and who suffers within the system. Through intimate stories from one hundred individuals in Pennsylvania who have lost jobs, the author examines how unemployment affects families, finances, health, and the job search. Common perceptions of unemployment are shown to be incomplete or misleading, as gender and class create new inequalities that complicate the search for work and threaten opportunities in America. Focusing on the experiences of four individuals, the narrative reveals how unemployed women often internalize blame, prioritizing family needs over their own, which can lead to health sacrifices and increased domestic responsibilities. This "guilt gap" highlights how unemployment can deepen existing disparities between men and women. Additionally, class privilege plays a significant role, with middle-class men generally able to navigate the job market more effectively, while others struggle with inadequate unemployment benefits and family pressures, falling further behind. This timely exploration argues for a new approach to provide meaningful relief for the nation’s unemployed.
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The Tolls of Uncertainty, Sarah Damaske
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