LABR 1F99 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Mcjob, Neoliberalism, Working Poor
9 Oct 2015
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January 8, 2015: changing world of work: work in the minority world/global north. Economic change driven by difference of interests of 2 primary classes in capitalistic economies. How wealth is divided up (social wealth) New technologies change the economy and the way we work. Second industrial revolution mass production and assembly line (1900s) Socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. Gender division of labour has changed as women have fought to redefine role in economy, household and society. Shape and are shaped by changed in family, economy and work. In post-war period canada progressed both economically and socially. Living standards improving quickly for most because rising real wages and expansion of welfare state (ex/ public health care, unemployment insurance, cpp) Workers were empowered income security and well paid, secure jobs. White men in particular: full time, permanent employment at one employer over a career.
