The definition of the American Worker has changed; by the turn of the twentieth century, United States citizens have moved away from industrialization to service work. With outsourcing major companies to foreign countries for cheaper goods, the majority of Americans work in the service industry (i.e. at grocers, hotel services, etc.). Yet these problems with service businesses have affecting Americans negatively today.
Fair wages for fair pay, health, and other benefits have been fought for and, unfortunately, causes many Americans to lose jobs (because they could easily be replaced by cheaper part-timers).
I agree with you that the definition of the American worker changed in the last century. A lot of times people work in the service industry because those are the jobs that are available. It is sad that even with a college degree it can be hard to find jobs.
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