Introduction Machine production is a cornerstone of modern industrial society. It shapes economies, labor systems, technological development, and even cultural life. In sociological terms, machine production refers not merely to the mechanical process of manufacturing goods using machinery, but also…
Introduction to Post-Fordism Post-Fordism represents a transformative shift in economic and social organization that emerged as the industrial era transitioned from Fordist production models to more flexible, innovative forms of labor and economic arrangements. Named after Henry Ford’s mass production…
The distinction between manual and non-manual labor is a key concept in sociology, particularly in the study of class stratification, work, and economic systems. This binary categorization of labor types allows us to understand how different kinds of work are…
