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Work, Domestic Work, Emotional Labor
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Abstract The concept of work can be understood as a purposeful human activity, which is focused on the processing of natural goods, items and/or information by using tools to meet tangible and intangible needs. Work is the usage of instruments to support the existence of humankind and the social world. Domes... view more
The concept of work can be understood as a purposeful human activity, which is focused on the processing of natural goods, items and/or information by using tools to meet tangible and intangible needs. Work is the usage of instruments to support the existence of humankind and the social world. Domestic work refers to work of domestic help, which applies to employees, usually individuals who work and often live in the house of the employer. Emotional labor takes place in the public sphere as a social and economic exchange sold for wages during interactions with customers or coworkers. Emotional labor requires certain emotions to be displayed and expressed in line with organizational aims.... view less
Classification
Sociology of Work, Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations
Free Keywords
caring; division of labor; gender segregation in work; sociology of body; sociology of work
Collection Title
The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory
Editor
Turner, Bryan S.; Kivisto, Peter; Outhwaite, William; Kyung-Sup, Chang; Epstein, Cynthia F.; Ryan, J. Michael
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
City
Hoboken
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118430873.est0409
ISBN
978-1-118-43087-3
Status
Preprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications