Now, whose fault is that?: the struggle for self-esteem in the face of chronic unemployment
Auteur :
Wadel, Cato
Éditeur :
Memorial University Press
ISBN :
9780919666054
Date de publication :
1 janv. 1973
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Canada
In a Newfoundland village, a man grapples with the stigma of unemployment while relying on public welfare, striving to uphold his dignity. Drawing on everyday encounters with other able-bodied men, the narrative exposes the relentless pressure to constantly prove a commitment to work and maintain social value.