Write two o more paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Share your reaction to the YouTube film “Nickel and Dimed: From the American Ruling Class.”
• Who is Barbara Ehrenreich? Describe her research methodology. What research method did she used?
• Can her research methodology be considered sociological? Can her research method be considered scientific? Why?

After submitting your answers, please reply to at least three (3) of our classmates’ posts, pointing out their good points as well as any limitation you see in their arguments.

Your original answer to the questions as well as your reply-comments to other students must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers and reply-comments must be original, use your own ideas and words. Do not copy from any website or written material from another person.

You must post your original answers first, in order to see other students’ answers.

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