CH 11: Work in traditional cultures and in the West

Question 1

Forms of work in traditional cultures

Answer 1

women: gathering, housework, childcare
men: hunting, fishing, farming

Question 2

what are the pros of globalization in traditional cultures

Answer 2

because people are more centralized they have better access to…
-electricity
-education
-medical care
this means…
-higher incomes
-better skills and contacts

Question 3

what are the cons of globalization in traditional cultures

Answer 3

there is a lack of labor laws which means companies choose to operate their for cheap exploitation
-brutal/unsafe working conditions with low pay
-debt bondage
-sexual exploitation

Question 4

brief history of work in the west

Answer 4

-17th/18th century: agricultural economy
-18th/19th century: industrialization
-1890-1920: age of adolescence meant that school became mandatory so no child labor
-ww2: people went back to part time work
-1950-200: half of adolescents are working in addition to going to school
-2000 through present: decreasing adolescent work because of decreased demand, increased minimum wages, and a focus on college as end goal

Question 5

Typical first work experiences of adolescence

Answer 5

typically informal work
girls: babysitting
boys: yard work

Question 6

typical high school job

Answer 6

-low wage and unskilled jobs such as restaurant or retail
-repetitive and monotonous
-not connected to education or future career goals

Question 7

negative work outcomes

Answer 7

-over 10 hours is detrimental to…
-academic performance
-sleep,diet,exercise
-mental health (increased depression and substance abuse)

*occupational deviance: sometimes people partake in illegal activities surrounding job such as stealing merchandise/food or lying about leave

Question 8

positive work outcomes

Answer 8

-increased responsibility, independence, time management, money management, social skills, and work ethic