SOC 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Labor Market Segmentation, Industrial Society, Human Capital

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 203
• Professor: Margaret Reid

Document Summary

Chapter 9: labour markets, inequality and the future of work. Human capital theory can"t explain why some groups get better jobs than other groups, regardless of ability or education or why it is easier for some groups to again high levels of education. Labour market segmentation theory such inequalities among diff. jobs provide the starting point for labour market segmentation theory. Most job openings therefore are lled internally, essentially creating a sheltered organization based labour market the internal labour market has been a hallmark of core sector organizations the last decade, however widespread downsizing has shaken internal labour markets. Non-standard work despite public concerns about declining job security, the majority of employed. Canadians still have a full time year round, permanent job. Public insecurity on this issue is fuelled by the recent waves of downsizing,but perhaps more so by the spread of alternatives o the standard type of employment.