Social Institutions Paper
Kallie Boling
Sociology 241
July 16, 2011
“Social Institutions” 1. Discuss the evolution of our economy as it relates to industry and work? What accounts for the citizenry movement from economic independence to economic dependence when it comes to the role of government and the nature of work?
This question was kind of difficult for me to answer. I think that economy is a very broad subject to try and tackle. In the 18 and 19th century work shifted from Agricultural to Industrial. During the industrial revolution we had an economic shift in the way we worked and how we earned a living. It seems as though it has happened again. We no longer produce goods, we provide services to people. What has happened is called a service revolution. It is an economy dominated by service and information occupations. These jobs do not consist of manufacturing. Instead these jobs include things like retail, food, and customer services. We do not provide the manufacturing in the US like we used too.
2. What are problems of work today? Compare and contrast capitalism and socialism economic systems as they relate to the U.S. Are there hints/elements of socialism in the U.S. economy? If no, what is the present form of capitalism in the U.S.? If yes, what are they and when were these elements introduced? What is the future of capitalism in the U.S….the world and working class people?
3. What is the impact of dual-worker families on the U.S.? How does one-parent families compare to two-parent families? Explain the increase in single-parent families, pointing out the basis for your perspective. An important impact of the current economic conditions upon today’s American family is that of the dual-income family. Currently many families, mine own included, need both partners to provide economic support in order secure quality housing, childcare and living conditions. The primary factor in the increase of dual-income families over the recent years has been because of the
Sociology 241
July 16, 2011
“Social Institutions” 1. Discuss the evolution of our economy as it relates to industry and work? What accounts for the citizenry movement from economic independence to economic dependence when it comes to the role of government and the nature of work?
This question was kind of difficult for me to answer. I think that economy is a very broad subject to try and tackle. In the 18 and 19th century work shifted from Agricultural to Industrial. During the industrial revolution we had an economic shift in the way we worked and how we earned a living. It seems as though it has happened again. We no longer produce goods, we provide services to people. What has happened is called a service revolution. It is an economy dominated by service and information occupations. These jobs do not consist of manufacturing. Instead these jobs include things like retail, food, and customer services. We do not provide the manufacturing in the US like we used too.
2. What are problems of work today? Compare and contrast capitalism and socialism economic systems as they relate to the U.S. Are there hints/elements of socialism in the U.S. economy? If no, what is the present form of capitalism in the U.S.? If yes, what are they and when were these elements introduced? What is the future of capitalism in the U.S….the world and working class people?
3. What is the impact of dual-worker families on the U.S.? How does one-parent families compare to two-parent families? Explain the increase in single-parent families, pointing out the basis for your perspective. An important impact of the current economic conditions upon today’s American family is that of the dual-income family. Currently many families, mine own included, need both partners to provide economic support in order secure quality housing, childcare and living conditions. The primary factor in the increase of dual-income families over the recent years has been because of the
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