SOCA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Labor Market Segmentation, Deskilling, Harry Braverman
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The promise and history of work: computerization began in the early 1980s, picture differences before and after computerization; Economic sectors and revolutions: economy: social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services, 3 sectors: Primary (agricultural) farming, fishing, logging and mining. Secondary (manufacturing) raw materials are turned into finished goods; manufacturing takes place. Tertiary (service) services are bought and sold (nurses, teachers, lawyers, hairdressers, computer programmers, etc. : each sector rose through a revolution. The agricultural revolution ~10 000 years ago. People began to herd cattle and grow plants through simple hand tools. ~5000 years ago farmers invented the plow and attached to large animals. Productivity (amount produced for every hour worked) soared. The industrial revolution international exploration, trade, and commerce helped stimulate the growth of markets from the 15th century on. Markets social relations regulating the exchange of goods and services.
