My dad sent me this article: http://www.newsweek.com/id/67847/page/1
It's titled: The Death of Social Mobility
I really enjoyed reading it - and I'm starting to find myself in a position where I simultaneously take in content while reading for structure. It's kind of cool!
Here's what I wrote back to my dad:
It's a sad state of affairs when college graduates are sweeping the streets and selling cosmetics because there are actually no jobs available. It seems like a waste of an education. But at the same time, there must be social divisions for a society to function. It's basic economics: a group specializes in the good/service in which it has a comparative advantage. An all middle class society will still have it's upper and lower classes, which are inevitable split by education and performs its task for society.
I'm surprised that the reporter didn't talk about emigration from these countries; or, for that matter, immigration into the "tigers" which definitely looked like the goldmine for economically-ambitious adventurers. I guess I think it's relevant to talk about international mobility along with social mobility. But that's also another can of worms that goes crazy when opened - just look at my SIP :)
Still, it was very informative, well researched, and well written.
Nice work, George Wehrfritz!
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I'm not just stopping by your blog to leave a comment to try to meet the 20-comment criteria--(although I'm pretty sure none of us have had 20.)
However, I am leaving a comment to tell you that I am going to miss having you in my class. You were always very insightful and helpful, and I would be SO happy to have a class with you in the future. I know it's not likely since you're a senior, but nevertheless, I hope you have a great senior year.
This article terrifies me. Let's not be college graduates selling makeup at a department store counter, ok?
I mean, I like makeup too, but still.
I think I agree with your analysis, but since it's been a while since my last econ class, it's hard for me to tell. That's a pretty frightening article though; I hope they can do something, and soon!
Hey Sakhi, very interesting article! A bit on the depressing side, but eh, whatever. I know what you mean about reading for content and for structure. I find myself being a lot more forgiving but at the same time, critical of things like the lede and kicker. Sometimes I think, Oh no, that should go here.
I can't wait to read your final feature.
Have a great break.
Mary
im sorry but that would really suck whether its economically has to be that way or not. i don't want to spend 4 years here to sell make up. im lucky going to this school becuase it has such a good reputation i probably won't have too, but the people to who don't have the opportunity to go to a school like this, that sucks! good article though and i likes your response to ur dad for professional!
im sorry but that would really suck whether its economically has to be that way or not. i don't want to spend 4 years here to sell make up. im lucky going to this school becuase it has such a good reputation i probably won't have too, but the people to who don't have the opportunity to go to a school like this, that sucks! good article though and i likes your response to ur dad for professional!
i definitely agree with everyone else who's already posted about how this is definitely a frightening article, especially as college students who are going into debt to get an education that we hope will lead to better jobs in the future. i really liked your response to your dad, i thought it was a great summary and explanation of the article. thanks for posting this!
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