RajeshwariAIR 2 · CSE 2025 · 189 wordsTheir whole copy
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Division of Labour is the process of differentiation of a complex task into various simpler tasks. Occupational differentiation is key to Durkheimian Division of Labour.
It holds relevance in contemporary world too.
Contemporary relevance of Durkheimian perspective on Division of Labour:
→ Social solidarity is attained through division of labour according to Durkheim in the modern world.
[eg] interdependence between various ministries in the implementation of PM-GATI shakti programme to benefit lives of millions of people.
→ Individual autonomy is ensured by Division of Labour in contemporary world.
[eg] Holacracy leads to diffusion in decision making in MNCs like Infosys which leads to individual autonomy and innovation.
→ However, Division of labour also results in Abnormal Division of Labour as pointed by Durkheim in today's world.
i) Anomic Division of labour: [eg] sudden AI introduction & job loss.
ii) Forced Division of labour: [eg] Glass ceiling prevent women to perform some work - pink collarisation of job.
iii) Poorly managed Division of labour: [eg] Placing civil engineer in IT field sometimes reduce productivity.
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Hence, Division of labour as propounded by Durkheim is both functional & dysfunctional in contemporary world.