Author Question: In relation to the social organization of work, compare occupations and professions. What will be ... (Read 135 times)

james · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

In relation to the social organization of work, compare occupations and professions.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When social movements become institutionalized, the initial zeal and idealism of members may diminish and early grassroots supporters may become disillusioned and drop out.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Occupations are categories of jobs that involve similar activities at
different work sites. Historically, occupations were classified as bluecollar
workers, who were primarily factory and craft workers who did
manual labor, and white-collar workers, who were office workers and
professionals. Sociologists establish broad occupational categories by
distinguishing between employment in the primary labor market and in
the secondary labor market. The primary labor market consists of highpaying
jobs with good benefits that have some degree of security and the
possibility of future advancement.
By contrast, the secondary labor market consists of low-paying jobs with few benefits and
very little job security or possibility for future advancement. According to sociologist Steven
Brint, the contemporary professional middle class includes most doctors, natural scientists,
engineers, computer scientists, certified public accountants, economists, social scientists,
psychotherapists, lawyers, professors, and some artists and writers.

Answer to Question 2

True