SOAN 3040 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Marilyn Waring, Banana Wars, New Social Movements
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September 6 introduction to the course and contents. Today"s class will be devoted to housekeeping matters and a brief introductory lecture. Readings: introduction to freeman; eitzen and baca zinn globalization: an introduction; familiarize yourself with the courselink site. September 11 & 13 work and globalization: defining terms. Readings: eitzen and baca zinn, debating globalization; freeman chapters 2 &3. Recognising women"s contribution to the global economy through alternative accounting systems (ares) Marilyn waring on sex, lies, and the global economy (thursday) First reflection paper topic discussed this week, due september 17. September 18 & 20 classical and contemporary approaches to work and globalization. Readings: eitzen and baca zinn economic globalization; murphy introduction (pages. September 25 and 27 alienation: work in industrial and post-industrial societies. October 2 & 4 blue, pink, and white collar work. Second reflection paper topic discussed this week, due october 11. Readings: eitzen and baca zinn chapters (readings # 22, 23 and 26); freeman.