SOCI 29909 - Sociology of Work

Course Credit: 1
SOCIOLOGY OF WORK This course is a sociological exploration of work with a focus on how the structure of society (e.g. the economy, the family, immigration and unionization) shapes work and how individuals experience that work. We will discuss how society assigns value and monetary compensation to various forms of work. Our investigation will consider the role of capitalism, globalization, race, and gender in shaping the American workplace. There is an experiential learning component as all students will work three to four hours a week in housekeeping, grounds or food service. Prerequisite(s): SOCI-10000 or Permission of Instructor. [HSS]