Sociology 2169 Chapter Notes -Visible Minority, Outsourcing, Household Division
9 Nov 2012
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Chapter 1: text notes: sociological approaches to studying work. Tilly and tilly human effort that adds use value to goods and service: work, use value, encompasses paid work, as well as domestic work, illegal work etc. what is produced has some value (economic and social value) Work is a social activity in many social locations and institutions, affected by processes of social change. Main themes: the study of human society (institutions, groups, and change: impact of social structure on people and the ways in which people shape social institutions. Our nature is based on preexisting conditions. How the structure of work and conditions shape our experiences, and how we adapt to the structure. Seek fulfillment through work (not fulfilled = collectively fight: link between work and social change. How the organization of work and conflicts prompt social change. Work has changed over time in its organization, structure, technology and markets: link between work and social inequality.
