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Work

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The Importance of Paid and Unpaid Work

Although we usually think of work as paid, unpaid work is equally important to the economy.

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Importance of Division of Labor

Division of labor is the specialization of cooperative labor in specific, circumscribed tasks and roles.

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Industrial Work

Industrial labor is labor in industry, usually manufacturing, but it may also include service work, such as cleaning or cooking.

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Work and Alienation

Alienation occurs when the worker can only express individuality through a production system that is not collectively, but privately owned.

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Industrial Conflict

Industrial sociology examines the effects of industrial organization on workers, and the conflicts that can result.

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Labor Unions

Labor unions provide members with the power of collective bargaining over and fight for workers rights.

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Work and Technology

The Information Age has impacted the workforce through automation and computerization, resulting in higher productivity and fewer jobs.

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Economic Sociology

Economic sociology is the study of the social causes and social effects of various economic phenomena.

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