SOSC 1510 Study Guide - Final Guide: Petro-Canada, Monetarism, Unemployment Benefits
21 Aug 2013
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1950"s/60"s = a time of optimism build a better world, a just society, using government and technology experts predicted we would work less and enjoy more leisure. 1970"s/today people were/are often discouraged working longer for less. Experts see work as a problem shortage of jobs and less quality of jobs. Canada is becoming richer every year, upper class improving, middle class disappearing. Want a world where there are best practices based on values (what you consider desirable), and based on ideals (idea of something that is excellent or perfect) Values: form the basis of how you approach your life. When you set priorities in accordance with your values there is less stress and pressure. Define what you want/need examine world and change as necessary maintain idealism, hope, sense of possibilities because our lives are not pre-determined. If society is product of our work, then we can improve our society, and quality of life through work.
