The Precariat and the Insider/Outsider in Industrialized Democracies

Essay , 2016 , 7 Pages , Grade: 10

Politics - Topic: European Union

In a historical moment in which the borders are broken (symbolically speaking), the influences of individuals, groups, movements, ideas or policies generate new types of interactions in different realities. Few democracies conditions differ from each other; and one of the few differences are the “working conditions” that are part and build the industries in each country.

In the less advanced industrial democracies, industry survives based on labor conditions are no longer considered "crisis" to assume as everyday realities. In contrast, in the advanced industrial democracies, these same conditions re-acquire its dimension of "crisis" because it is not planned within their public police; one aspect which so far is making visible it`s existence.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Defining "Work" and its Variations
• The Concept of "Cheap Work"
• Insiders and Outsiders
• The Precariat
• Global Dynamics and Migration Trends
• Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to analyze the emerging class of the "precariat" and the concept of "insiders" and "outsiders" in the context of industrialized democracies. It explores the impact of changing working conditions and the rise of non-standard employment on social and political stability.

• The changing nature of work and the rise of non-standard employment
• The concept of "cheap work" and its implications
• The distinction between "insiders" and "outsiders" and its relevance to social and political stability
• The emergence of the "precariat" as a new social class
• The need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the challenges posed by globalization and migration

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the paper, highlighting the changing dynamics of work and the growing relevance of non-standard employment in industrialized democracies.
• Defining "Work" and its Variations: This chapter explores different conceptualizations of work, focusing on the distinction between standard and non-standard employment.
• The Concept of "Cheap Work": This chapter introduces the concept of "cheap work," which encompasses low pay, low protection, and low benefits, and its impact on different categories of workers.
• Insiders and Outsiders: This chapter examines the concepts of "insiders" and "outsiders" as defined by Rueda, highlighting the characteristics of each group and their relationship to the labor market.
• The Precariat: This chapter explores the emergence of the "precariat" as a new social class, characterized by a lack of job security and predictability.
• Global Dynamics and Migration Trends: This chapter discusses the impact of globalization and migration on the dynamics of the labor market and the rise of the precariat.
• Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions: This chapter analyzes the political, economic, and social dimensions of the precariat and its implications for social and political stability.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on the concepts of "precariat," "insiders," "outsiders," "cheap work," non-standard employment, industrialized democracies, globalization, migration, and social and political stability. It examines the intersection of these concepts and their implications for contemporary societies.

• Course: Master in Political Sciences
• Grade: 10
• Author: Msc Political Science Julian Torres Roa (Author)
• Publication Year: 2016
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V338935
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668285958
• ISBN (Book): 9783668285965
• Language: English
• Tags: Political Sciences, Precariat, Democracies, EU, Europe, Policy