ACT Success - Writing / Essay - Practice #3

The rise of the gig economy—characterized by short-term, freelance, and flexible jobs—has transformed the traditional workforce. Some argue that this shift provides individuals with freedom and autonomy, while others worry it undermines job security, benefits, and long-term financial stability. As more people engage in gig work, the debate about its sustainability intensifies.

Source 1

Perspective One:
The gig economy empowers workers, offering flexibility and allowing them to pursue multiple income streams and balance personal life with professional aspirations.

Source 2

Perspective Two:
While the gig economy may offer short-term flexibility, it ultimately creates an unstable labor market that lacks sufficient protections for workers.

Source 3

Perspective Three:
The gig economy is neither inherently good nor bad; its success depends on policies that ensure gig workers receive fair wages and benefits while maintaining flexibility.

Question 1a

Essay

Write a unified, coherent essay in which you evaluate multiple perspectives on the role of individuals and governments as problem solvers. In your essay, be sure to:
- analyze and evaluate the perspectives given
- state and develop your own perspective on the issue
- explain the relationship between your perspective and those given
Your perspective may be in full agreement with any of the others, in partial agreement, or wholly different.

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