SOC246H1 Lecture Notes - Informal Sector, Ageism, Counterproductive Work Behavior
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Week 8 class notes: work, employment, and retirement. Employment is a central life course experience that connects our lives to a complex, modern economy. Here are some of the key ideas we will discuss: Basic concepts and models describing aging, employment, and the life course: what are some of the challenges faced by older workers, retirement, key concepts: Work can include productive activity that is not included under formal employment. Labour market refers to a demand for employees; labour force refers to the available set of potential employees. The idea that there is a set time for completion of education, beginning a career, hitting typical milestones and promotions, and retiring. Note: the olcm refers to a general model for employment and the life course; david eckerdt"s article no. Career for you also refers to careers people"s individual job trajectories. The two concepts are very similar, though distinct. Observers note that the occupational life cycle is in decline.
