work Flashcards
what is work
anything that a person undertakes with the goal of being productive in order to meet human needs
why is work significant
-it directs and structures an individuals time
-it is non discretionary as everyone takes part
-important part of social identity
-provides people with differentiated status
impact of globalisation on work
-fewer standard jobs as firms demand flexibility to work
-unemployment due to foreign outsourcing
-more migrant workers
what do costells and beck argue about globalisation and work
they say with the destructed system of work due to globalisation there has been a reduction in worker power and they now have to accept worse off working conditions
advantages of work
-improved physical and mental health
-better housing
-availability of more leisure activities
disadvantages of work
-people on low pay still live in poverty
-shift work can be harmful to health
-poor working conditions
