GS 221 Work and Society Dr. Haydar Badawi Saidg
Part 2 Evolution of Work
Evolution of work 1 Hunting and gathering society (primitive society) Matrilineal society (food: fruits) Patriarchy society (food: meats) Work in group Gendered division of labor Primitive communism
Evolution of work 2 Early agricultural society First surplus (warrior and priest) Plunder and warfare Birth of specialization
Evolution of work 3 Slavery (Imperial) society Slavery and free labor The end of classical civilization
Evolution of work 4 Feudal society Farming Artisans and guilds Economic expansions
Evolution of work 5 Merchant capitalism The merchants as labor contractor 耐克 富士康与苹果 Guild resistance to merchant capitalism
Evolution of work 6 Industrial capitalism Replacing agriculture with factory The factory system The centrality of textiles Detailed division of labor Women and children employed
Evolution of work 7 Monopoly capitalism Centralized factories Mass production A more complex class structure
Evolution of work 8 Post-industrial society Service industry Professional job Class diversity Women’s liberation Racial and ethnic diversity Globalization