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Arlie Russell Hochschild

The Managed Heart

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983

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Essay Topics

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How does Arlie Russell Hochschild’s concept of emotional labor challenge traditional views of work and productivity? How does it challenge modern views of these concepts?

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In what ways does emotional labor contribute to or detract from workers’ personal identities, and how does this process vary across different professions? Provide evidence from the text and other sources.

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Discuss the mental health implications of emotional labor as the book presents them. How does constant emotional regulation affect workers’ psychological well-being? Provide evidence from the text and other sources.