Christine recently graduated from college with a degree in journalism, but despite several interviews with local newspapers, she has not yet been offered a job. According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following describes a factor in her personal
milieu that might be contributing to her problems finding employment?
a. The newspaper industry is struggling and there are fewer jobs to be filled.
b. Christine’s clips from the school paper reveal that she is not a talented writer, and
she has an abrasive personality that is apparent in interviews.
c. Many writing jobs have been outsourced to other countries.
d. With many journalists out of work, there is fierce competition for the reporting
jobs Christine is seeking.
Answer: B
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