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    dThe Division of Labor in Society (1893) [Excerpt from Robert Alun Jones. Emile Durkheim: An Introduction to Four Major Works. Beverly Hills‚ CA: Sage Publications‚ Inc.‚ 1986. Pp. 24-59.] Outline of Topics 1. Durkheim’s Problem 2. The Function of the Division of Labor 3. The Causes of the Division of Labor 4. Abnormal Forms of the Division of Labor 5. Critical Remarks Durkheim’s Problem In 1776‚ Adam Smith opened The Wealth of Nations with the observation that "the greatest

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    powers of labor‚ and the greater part of the skill dexterity‚ and judgment with which it is anywhere directed‚ or applied‚ seem to have been the effects of the division of labor” (Smith‚ Book1‚ Chapter 1‚ Of the Division of Labor). The division of labor allows a market‚ state‚ countries and societies to undergo economic improvement. Adam Smith is correct to say that The Division of Labor is how countries become rich‚ but the division of labor has some of its own problems too. The division of labor

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    102 Prof. Miehls 2/18/2013 Question 1- Division of Labor The relationship that division of labor and the history of economics have shared is a long and fruitful one indeed. Throughout the ages‚ the work necessary to sustain life has become exponentially more specialized‚ drawing more every year on talent and aptitude. No longer are the days of old where a single family had to be self-sufficient‚ providing all the necessities to survival‚ e.g. food‚ clothing‚ shelter. With a more specific work

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    Division of Labor Introduction: The phrase “division of labor” has many different definitions that can be used in different contexts. The Encyclopedia of Sociology helps explore the many different ways division of labor can be defined‚ and recognizes that all major sociologists considered this topic to be fundamental in understanding modern society‚ and how it has came to be. (Borgatta Montgomery and Rhonda 2000). Some of these classical sociological thinkers expressed their own ideas of division

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     The Division of Labor in Society‚ Émile Durkheim[14] observes that the division of labor appears in all societies and positively correlates with societal advancement because it increases as a society progresses. Durkheim arrived at the same conclusion regarding the positive effects of the division of labor as his theoretical predecessor‚ Adam Smith. In The Wealth of the Nations‚ Smith observes the division of labor results in "a proportionable [sic] increase of the productive powers of labor." [15] While

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    Valerie Christensen Division of Labor Emile Durkheim was a French Sociologist who believed that the moral and ethical structures were being threatened by technology and mechanical improvements. He felt that the division of labor created alienation amongst the workers and felt that the greed created by mass production would bring problems for society. Below I have listed a few of his quotes: "Man is only a moral being because he lives in society‚ since morality consists in solidarity with the

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    Are hierarchy and division of labor problems? Why or why not? In regards to organizations‚ hierarchy can be defined as any system of people or things that are ranked one about another. The hierarchy structure can be defined as flat‚ mid-sized‚ or tall. Small businesses may have a flat hierarchy because of their small size‚ they lack middle management and there may only be a few managers and a few workers overall. On the other hand‚ larger companies have a tall structure with many tiers and levels

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    1st‚ It gives increased dexterity. All common observation testifies how rapid and accurate our motions become‚ when confined to a single operation. The juggler is not more remarkable for the nice use of his muscles‚ than is an accomplished mechanic at his bench. The powers of his body are in perfect discipline. They have learned their parts‚ and obey instantaneously and harmoniously. The more simple the movement assigned‚ the greater will be the efficiency of performance. 2d‚ It allows the workman

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    Division of labor in a Household The division of labor in the household hold depends on the environment. Society creates gender ideology that affects the roles women and men take on in the household. In The Second Shift by Arlie Russell‚ she states three different ideologies of gender. There is the traditional‚ transitional and egalitarian ideology that determines what sphere men and women want to identify with‚ home sphere or work sphere. However‚ it depends what kind on the time period and society

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    Gendered Division of Labor as a Unified Systems Theory Glenn’s race-gender analysis of labor provides a unique insight to social feminism. In Gender‚ Race‚ and the Organization of Reproductive Labor‚ she analyzes society’s form of social reproduction—this gendered division of labor. I believe that Glenn’s inquiry leans more towards Young’s approach of a unified systems theory as opposed to Hartmann’s dual systems theory. Dual systems theory highlights two distinct spheres: capitalism and patriarchy

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