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Arlie Russell Hochschild

The more anxious, isolated and time-deprived we are, the more likely we are to turn to paid personal services. To finance these extra services, we work longer hours. This leaves less time to spend with family, friends and neighbors we become less likely t

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When people feel stressed, lonely, and short on time, they often pay for services to help with daily tasks. To afford these services, they work more hours, which reduces the time they have to connect with others, creating a cycle of less social interaction.

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