Which group now comprises the “worthy poor” to the folks Hochschild has interviewed? Which groups do not? Provide page citations.
What are at least two of the beliefs cited by Hochschild that people in her study express about the federal government, and how do they use those feelings to bolster their beliefs in self-reliance, working hard, and persistence in the face of adversity? Provide page citations.
Are there any similarities between the beliefs of the “east and west coast elites” and the beliefs and feelings of the people in Hochschild’s study? Which ones, if any? Provide page citations.
Could any of those similarities become a basis for social policies that would enhance the lives of the people in Hochschild’s study, and not alienate them further?
