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James Rinehart: Organization of Work in Capitalist Societies
Organization of Work in Capitalist Societies: James Rinehart
James Rinehart opines that under capitalism, people are alienated. They work only because they do not want to remain unemployed, and not because they enjoy working. In Rinehart's view, workers in capitalist societies are alienated from the purposes and products of their labor, from the overall organization of the workplace, and from the immediate work process itself. In this text, I evaluate Rinehart's argument based on my current job sphere.
James Reinhart: Organization of Work in Capitalist Societies
A lot of controversy surrounds the concept of work, what it means to work, and what work means for society (Rinehart, 2006). In his book, Tyranny of Work, James Rinehart explains the concept of work within the context of the human condition. In his view, creative labor is the process by which people produce their material needs and at the same time develop the culture that sustains their emotional, spiritual and deeply human qualities (Rinehart, 2006). Free, creative work helps us define ourselves, our society, and our relationships (Rinehart, 2006). This type of labor is, however, only possible in communist societies (Rinehart, 2006). In capitalist environments, the labor process is neither joyful nor geared towards communal development because wealth is enjoyed by just a few individuals and the rest (who are mainly the laborers) are alienated (Rinehart,...
In order to evaluate Rinehart's argument, I will compare it with my current job sphere.
I currently work twenty hours a week at a busy Walmart store. Walmart is the world's largest retailer, dealing in a wide array of consumer products ranging from foodstuffs to toys, groceries, furniture, stationary, and home appliances. I hold a customer care position, where my main duties include giving information to customers on new products, purchase plans and ongoing company initiatives, and responding to any queries they may have about the products and service offerings at the branch. Mine is a relaxed work environment and my office space includes four walls, a phone, and a computer. The dress code is formal, and most of my work time is spent on the phone talking to customers. All aspects of my work are done through the phone and the computer, and the conversations I have with customers are recorded for review by the personnel manager.
My current job sphere satisfactorily satisfies Rinehart's description of how work is organized in capitalist societies. I…
References
BLS. (2015). Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Retrieved January 11, 2016 from http://www.bls.gov/jlt/
Rinehart, J. W. (2006). The Tyranny of Work Alienation and the Labor Process (5th ed.). Toronto, CA: Thomas Nelson
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