I was motivated in part because it is a large and dynamic industry that illustrates many of the concepts and concerns we cover in this class. This fall, I added Steve Viscelli’s book The Big Rig to the material we used in this class. These students also express a practical interest in the dynamics of labor markets, the shape of organizations, and the quality of jobs in addition to their interest in sociological concepts related to work. One of the reasons I have really enjoyed teaching evening sections of this class is that many of the students typically work off campus and the class is often infused with their work experiences. At BSU, about half of our students come from working class backgrounds and/or are among the first generation in their family to go to college. I teach a Sociology of Work course at Bridgewater State University that meets in the evening each fall.
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