SOC 10000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Secularism, Reward System, Meritocracy
24 Aug 2016
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Conditions in america: more productive than ever, yet job insecurity is high. Many people are working longer hours especially at higher income levels to prove loyalty or achieve benefits. Creative class: category of workers in industries that have creativity to their productive work. In high demand and is the fastest growing. Enclosure movement: feudal system in europe began to change in the early. 15th century and forced people off their public land and looking for work in cities. Agriculture: in the 18th century there were new farming technology that lead to an agriculture revolution that would increase the population and value of the land. Industrialization: went from bartering to actual legal currency as well as contracts formed between individuals and corporations. Adam smith: competition helps with people"s self-interest and drive trade -> cohesive society. Specialization is the key to productivity and innovation. Currency helped to make trading more efficient.
