Posted: November 25th, 2015

Wilson, in this week's reading, discusses joblessness, poverty, marriage and the family structure. He also shares insights from economists Bowles and Gintis about the way in which schools prepare and condition young people for the workforce. Do you think children from female-headed households in poverty can ascend academically and professionally to high-level white collar jobs in the workforce? Explain your position.

Wilson, in this week’s reading, discusses joblessness, poverty, marriage and the family structure. He also shares insights from economists Bowles and Gintis about the way in which schools prepare and condition young people for the workforce. Do you think children from female-headed households in poverty can ascend academically and professionally to high-level white collar jobs in the workforce? Explain your position.