Janet Listened as the Manager of the Store Offered Her

question 5

Multiple Choice

Janet listened as the manager of the store offered her a wage rate of $10 dollars per hour. She accepted the job. How would a conflict theorist characterize this action?

• A) By adapting to the employer s needs, Janet benefits by gaining wages.
• B) Wages are symbolic of Janet s value to her employer.
• C) Wages offered to Janet for her labor position her in the class structure.
• D) Janet accepts that she must work her way up the ladder to achieve.
• E) There are few jobs at this high wage rate, so Janet makes a rational choice.

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