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Introduction to Sociology 3e

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Introduction to Sociology 3eFurther Research

18.1 Economic Systems

Green jobs have the potential to improve not only your prospects of getting a good job, but the environment as well. Visit this web site to learn more about the green revolution in jobs

One alternative to traditional capitalism is to have the workers own the company for which they work. To learn more about company-owned businesses check out this website.

18.2 Globalization and the Economy

The World Social Forum (WSF) was created in response to the creation of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WSF is a coalition of organizations dedicated to the idea of a worldwide civil society and presents itself as an alternative to WEF, which it says is too focused on capitalism. Learn more about the WSF here rights.

18.3 Work in the United States

The role of women in the workplace is constantly changing. To learn more, check out this page on the U.S. Department of Labor's web site.

To see some jobs and employment trends for the next decade, check out the Employment Projections Program of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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