SOC207H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Protestant Work Ethic, Feudalism
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1. what it means to work: examining peoples" orientations towards work- clarification of concepts: understanding the origins of different work values and orientations, variations in work values and orientations, more final exam information. Widely held values about work across time and place. What does work mean to society as a whole (societal views) Relationship between individual and job or job environment. Society: group of people sharing similar cultural values and environment work values- widespread standards in a society about work (very fluid)- acts as benchmarks that we judge our behaviour at work and others". What qualities and features does a society idealize or disparage when it comes to work or unemployment. Us: has individualized work values, motivated by individual gain// disapprove and fear the formation of unions. Individual: person within society work orientations . The narrower personal meaning an individual attaches to their work. There is a dynamic relationship between the two. Work orientations can influence work values in the society.
