Work, Occupations and Professionalization

Work, Occupations and Professionalization presents a thorough examination of how race, gender, and class intersect with one's profession and how inequality is situated in the work space. The text recognizes that work is increasingly dependent upon credentialism, special skills, experience, and education, and that regulatory bodies progressively set standards of professionalism, employment, and practice that are officially recognized in laws, regulations, and policies. This book is ideal for courses on the sociology of work, occupations, professionalization, and industry. Each chapter opens with a set of learning objectives that will assist the reader in focusing attention on key issues.