Introduction
Most countries that are developing have familiarized themselves with the theatrical fissure between the raised expectations and the results essentially achieved courtesy of the reforms instituted to widen the function of the market in the social processes, and with an analogous fissure between the outcomes and expectations connected to social cohesion and problems.
This paper scrutinizes relations between markets and division of labor and how they encourage or discourage social cohesion. The paper will also highlight some methods that can be useful in building a healthy relationship between the three.
Definitions
Social Cohesion
This can be described as the several bonds and elements that bring the populace together within a society. The idea behind it is a complex perception that is an umbrella to diverse typologies of social trends. It can also be described as the capacity of a given society to guarantee the well-being of every member, steering clear of marginalization and cutting down on disparities.
Division of Labor
It entails work separation procedure into several tasks, with every task carried out by a separate group of persons or an individual. Most of the time, it is applied on mass communication systems besides being among the fundamental organizing principles in regard to the assembly line. It eradicates redundant motions and limits handling of dissimilar parts and tools. The resultant drop in production time in addition to the capacity to swap craftsmen with lower remuneration, workers that are unskilled more often than not result in less costly final products and lesser production costs.
Division of labor, Markets and Social cohesion
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