Read The Short Article On Page 264: What Is A Real Job

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Read the short article on page 264 " what is a "Real Job"?" and answer the questions. How would you define what a "real job" is? What types of jobs do you think of as not being "real jobs"? Where have you heard the term real job, and who taught you its meaning? Use, bold AND define 2 key terms from Ch. 11 in your answer. 5 points for answering all questions in 5-7 sentences 5 points for using 2 key terms, defining terms and bolding them 5 points for responding to 2 peers with 5-7 sentence responses Book reference: Revel for Human Communication in Society by Jess K. Alberts, Thomas K. Nakayma and Judith N. Martin ; Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN:

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A “real job” is generally perceived as a position that provides stable income, benefits, and aligns with societal standards of employment. Typically, a “real job” involves work that is formal, salaried, and often legally recognized, such as roles in healthcare, education, or corporate sectors. Conversely, jobs considered not to be "real" are often informal, temporary, or freelance work—like casual gigs, babysitting, or freelancing—that some label as less legitimate or less stable. I have heard the term "real job" mostly from family members or in societal discussions that emphasize traditional employment as more valuable. The term "real" in this context often implies that certain jobs are more legitimate or honorable than others. According to Chapter 11, the key terms "perceived legitimacy" and "social validation" are crucial; "perceived legitimacy" refers to how society judges the validity of a job, while "social validation" involves the recognition a job receives from others. These concepts shape our understanding of what constitutes a "real job" versus an informal or less recognized form of employment.

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