Sandra is a single mom of two young boys. Six months ago she was laid off from her full-time job as a bank teller when the bank she worked for closed the branch in her neighborhood because of the dangerous community conditions. Since then, Sandra has been struggling to find employment that she is qualified for (she has only a high school diploma), is close to where she lives (she does not have a
car and only has limited access to the public transportation system), and that pays enough to support herself and her kids (she needs to make at least $18/hour to cover basic expenses). Which of the following statements is one a structuralist would be most likely to make when analyzing Sandra’s situation?
A) Sandra would have an easier time making ends meet if she tried to reconcile with her son’s father. Having two incomes to support the family would be more stable.
B) Sandra should continue to look for work and maybe figure out a way to buy a car so she can expand her geographic range for employment opportunities.
C) Sandra is up against some powerful social and economic forces in her job search - being a single parent, having limited access to a well-paid job, and only being able to afford living in a difficult community.
D) Sandra should take any job she can get, even if it just pays minimum wage. Some income is better than none.
C) Sandra is up against some powerful social and economic forces in her job search - being a single parent, having limited access to a well-paid job, and only being able to afford living in a difficult community.
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