SOC240H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Dolores Huerta, Supplemental Security Income, Dietary Reference Intake
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Social policy and social change: chapter 5 pg. 19th and 20th century: immigrants from southern and eastern europe provided cheap labour for heavy industry. No state or federal policies to protect them or their families so most lived and died in poverty. Current: certain ethnic groups and women work at bottom of labour market (low paying jobs, little security). Economists explanation: these groups have lower attachment to work force (will quit and are less motivated). Michael piore: ppl in lowest paying jobs in us economy are actually in separate labour market. Secondary. (1) primary = jobs characterized by high wages, job security, good working conditions, and opportunity for advancement. Secretaries, white collar workers. (2) secondary = low wages, no benefits, poor working conditions, no opportunity for advancement, and lack of stability. Human capital theory: education and training will significantly raise wages and reduce inequality. Turned into single mother working and earning teaching credentials.
