SOCI 3030
Work, Industry, and Occupations
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.
Topics
- labour market inequality
- precarious
- service work
- occupational segregation
- professionalization
- organizations
- impact of technology
- work as a source of identity
- worker rights and resistance
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission from the instructor. Lecture three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027