SOC 2307 - Beyond the 9 to 5: Work in the 24/7 Global Economy

Credits: 4
A look into the sociological study of work and occupations in the new 24/7 global economy, especially the analysis of the meaning of work, the role of large corporations, and the rampant growth of mass consumerism (the “work-andspend cycle”). Students will examine work patterns over time, the complications of balancing work and family life, and the effects of technological innovation on the nature of work. We will also consider the class, race, and gender variations in work populations and settings as well as variations in the types of work people do.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104