Description
Work as central human activity and social problem. Theories, concepts, and trends in sociology of work and occupations. Topics include labour market inequality; precarious, gig, and service work; occupational segregation; professionalization; organizations; impact of technology; work as a source of identity; worker rights and resistance.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.
- Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
Work as central human activity and social problem. Theories, concepts, and trends in sociology of work and occupations. Topics include labour market inequality; precarious, gig, and service work; occupational segregation; professionalization; organizations; impact of technology; work as a source of identity; worker rights and resistance.
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.
- Lecture three hours a week.
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