Chapter 11 is mainly about teachers union. From the early 20th century through, teachers have struggled with the same incentives. They want better wages, better retirement funds and pensions, and also to be more valued in society. A teachers social life is critiqued in every way. If a teacher is seen out drinking or kissing their partner in life many people look down because teachers are seen as role models. There are teachers in every profession but doctors and lawyers are held higher in the social food chain, even though teachers are the ones that taught them their trade. Will teachers ever be given the wages and pension they rightly deserve, or at least a higher social value?
Another interesting part in chapter 11 was the idea of the ideal American life. The classic American dream is still present in our society today because I can say I do long for that dream one day. I want the corner house with the white picket fence with pool in the back yard with a little garden and beautiful flowers, and I want my two kids to have whatever their hearts desire to make them happy. But instilling this lavish dream into the heads of children indirectly prompts children to work harder to attain that dream. When in all reality only a small percent of the population will reach their goal. Do you think its fair for this idea to be put into the students heads, is it just a false idea?
