 |
| Mitchell, Nels. Minimum Wage to Living Wage. 6/26/2014 via Nels Mitchell. |
What cultural or social values, beliefs, etc. do I share with the society or culture in the text?
I think that Tucson is also a very segregated city like New York. We have north side, east side, west side, central, and South Tucson. Although there are not as drastic wage differences, there is still a separation of culture just within a city.
What cultural beliefs, values, etc. do I not share with the society in the text?
I very much disagree with the idea of raising minimum wage. I think that it's a free market and people can choose not to work at a place that has too low of a wage. I understand that people may have a hard time finding work for higher wages, but they still have a choice. They can also move to another place that doesn't have such a high cost of living. Looking at it economically, it will hurt their society more than help it.
What social or cultural values, beliefs, etc. connect or reflect my own culture? What can I not see in my own culture?
There will always be a discussion about whether or not to raise the minimum wage because the economy will always be shifting. In the society in New York, the cost of living is much higher and perhaps the wage should be slightly higher. But in Tucson, the cost of living is much lower which is one reason many people choose to live in Tucson, or in places similar. Although the cost of living is different, the free trade market still has the same effect.
Reflection:
I read Sam and Mira's posts about their assumptions. Same agreed completely with the author of her text. Her cultural setting was also the same and didn't see any differences. I was more like Mira, where there were things that I agreed with and disagreed with. I could really see the passion in Mira's post which was refreshing.
It's interesting that you disagree with the idea represented in your text. For my analysis I chose a piece where I agree with the ideas represented in the text. Both of our opinions could affect how we conduct our analysis, but we're definitely smart enough to avoid it. It's interesting that the social context is so different in your text than in your own social context. For me, the social context in my text is very similar to the social context for where I live.
ReplyDeleteMy analysis was quite different from yours. I think one of the major differences is that the society in my text was not very specific. Also, since it was mainly the US as a whole, I did not disagree with much. I think it will be interesting to write about something you disagree with, but make sure you don't lose sight of the other argument. Good luck!
ReplyDelete