Journalist Barbara Ehrenreich (2001), discussed in a "How do we know what we know?" box in your text, worked in entry-level jobs as a cleaning woman, waitress in Key West, and Wal-Mart "associate". Please describe her experiences that were discussed in your text. What does she say about the Protestant work ethic-that if you work hard enough, you can make it in America? How did she compare the U.S. to other countries, in terms of low-wage work and benefits?

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The Answer of Journalist Barbara Ehrenreich (2001), discussed in a "How do we know what we know?" box in your text, worked in entry-level jobs as a cleaning woman, waitress in Key West, and Wal-Mart "associate". Please describe her experiences that were discussed in your text. What does she say about the Protestant work ethic-that if you work hard enough, you can make it in America? How did she compare the U.S. to other countries, in terms of low-wage work and benefits?

Journalist Barbara Ehrenreich (2001), Discussed in a "How Do We