Explain how the major changes in the labor market over the past hundred years impacts the availability of jobs for workers today.

What will be an ideal response?


1. The industries where most jobs are available have shifted from agriculture and manufacturing to service, contingent, and professional jobs.
2. Americans work more today than they previously did.
3. Fewer employers offer long-term support to employees in terms of promotion, job security, retirement pensions, etc.
4. Advancements in technology and globalization have changed the game in terms of firms being able to compete in a global market – workers’ experiences stem from these dynamics.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A white and black sororities performed different roles for females. B the gender roles for black and white females were very different. C the gender roles for black and white females were income and status based. D all of the above.

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What will be an ideal response

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