Tom works as an agent for a large insurance company. At his work station, he has taped pictures of his wife and granddaughter and of last year's Caribbean vacation. Sociologists would see these pictures as an attempt by Tom to ________.

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Tom's display of personal photos at work suggests that he is trying to resist the feeling of alienation that may arise from the routine, repetitive work of an insurance agent. By having pictures of his family and enjoyable vacation, he is reminding himself of his personal life outside of work and creating a sense of connection to his own identity, which can be important for reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can come with certain types of employment.

Tom Works as an Agent for a Large Insurance Company