Do we live in a post-industrial society?

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document in English

sociology

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published 08/10/2008

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Contemporary society has increased in its complexity over the past three and a half decades. The labour market as we know it differs rather immensely from what was experienced at the turn of the century. Labour has evolved so dramatically that some prefer to say that we have entered a new age, that of post-industrialism. Whether or not this is the case, there is much to be observed and examined as to how our sophisticated society induces and influences social exclusion amongst members of our community. Daniel Bell, the proponent of post-industrialism hints at a strong version of understanding social exclusion. Bell’s theory supposes that the structure of a post-industrial society is responsible for intensifying issues surrounding social exclusion. His theory in relation to the changes witnessed in western society and their influence on social exclusion are discussed initially. Subsequently, social exclusion is engaged in more detail.

Introduction.
1. The shift in industrial society since the 1960's.
2. The increase in the non-standardization of labour.
Social exclusion.
1. George Ritzer's proposal of another theory which contributes to social exclusion in modernity.
2. Ethnic diversity.
3. Age as a social division and its effects.
4. Disability as a source of social exclusion.
Conclusion - Social exclusion as a very significant issue in modern society.