Description
STEP 1 - READ
Read “McDonald’s Delusional Blame-the-Victim Budget”
STEP 2 - WATCH
Watch this short clip: McBudgeting
STEP 3 - APPLICATION
For this part of the discussion, we will use the average size household (2 kids) to examine the costs of financially supporting a family. As of January 2019, the average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $2177. Now, this means that 2 kids will have to share one room, and this is not a house either.
Next, look up childcare costs for 2 children in daycare at the CSULB Child and Family Center. How do the living costs that you found compare to the budget McDonald's provided?
STEP 4 - REACT
Write a thoughtful, in-depth, post to the discussion forum in light of the questions below. I suggest you write out your posts first in Word, so you can edit it for grammar, spelling, etc.
What is your reaction to McDonald’s proposed budget (note the space for the second job, what does this say)? What does this reveal about the logic of capitalism? Draw on your research on living costs and childcare costs in Long Beach to provide support for your analysis. Think deeply here.
Requirements:
Your post should be a minimum of 300 words (you can always write more). You should thoughtfully engage at least two of your peers’ posts. Your goal is to create dialogue. Dialogue is more than simply stating “I agree” or “Good point.” Be specific, and put in an effort to build dialogue and conversation.