SOCI 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: The Tokens, Pediatrics, Tokenism
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Work falls into four main categories as defined by ward: Men are often the majority in this category and are seen as. In a heterosexual relationship if the women goes to work as well as the man, this is seen as extra and not the main source of income for the family/couple. Informal work sector: not recognized in statistics or regulated by formal law. Ex. childcare, marketplace trading and bargaining, and physical labour (mowing lawn, shovelling snow) where income isn"t recorded. This is done mainly by paying cash for these services. Formal work sector: official part of the economy. Ex. office work and retail work, any job with a recorded income. Women are seen most often in this position. Comes with many broad and varying duties outside of just carrying the child to term including. Status enhancement: promote prestige and social work such as planning and/or attending events to enhance oneself or one"s family.
